The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
The Now Show
- Radio comedy / stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 1998 - 2024
- 466 episodes (64 series)
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4. Also features Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, David Quantick and more.
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Series 52, Episode 1
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis tackle the Beast from the East, the week of 'crunch speeches' and everyone favourite gun rights lobby, the NRA. With Luke Kempner, Pippa Evans, Lucy Porter and Phil Wang.
Further details
Pippa Evans performs her song about the bravery of America's Commander in Chief, Luke Kempner bring his vocal talents, Lucy Porter is inspired by the new head of the National Farmers Union, and Phil Wang welcomes our imminent Chinese overlords.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 2nd March 2018
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 1st March 2018, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3rd March 2018 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 5th March 2018 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 6th March 2018 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Tom Kington | Guest |
| Pippa Evans | Self |
| Lucy Porter | Self |
| Phil Wang | Self |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Tom Neenan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pippa Evans | Writer |
| Lucy Porter | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Phil Wang | Writer |
| Mike Shephard | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Madeleine Brettingham | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Saskia Preston | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Matt Stronge | Producer |