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 3
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis and guests James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Suzi Ruffell and Daniel Barker, present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week they tackle British Science Week, the situation in Salisbury, Elon Musk's designs on Mars, as well as the 'right to forget' and local news from Kettering.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th March 2018
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 15th March 2018, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17th March 2018 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 19th March 2018 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 20th March 2018 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Robin Ince | Guest |
| Rachel Parris | Self |
| James Acaster | Self |
| Suzi Ruffell | Self |
| Daniel Barker | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Sarah Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Suzi Ruffell | Writer |
| Rachel Parris | Writer |
| James Acaster | Writer |
| Daniel Barker | Writer |
| Liam Beirne | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mike Shephard | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Storey | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Matt Stronge | Producer |