The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
The Now Show

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 4

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Gemma Arrowsmith, Marcus Brigstocke, Jess Robinson and Ahir Shah try and get their heads round Cambridge Analytica. Marcus completely and definitely seriously calls for the Berlin Wall to be re-erected, while Ahir has a few things to say about baby boomers, and Jess tackles the news of a feminist James Bond. Steve and Hugh also talk to Adam Kay about life as a Junior Doctor.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd March 2018
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 22nd March 2018, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 24th March 2018 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 26th March 2018 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 27th March 2018 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Adam Kay Guest
Marcus Brigstocke Self
Jess Robinson Self
Ahir Shah Self
Gemma Arrowsmith Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Marcus Brigstocke Writer
Sarah Morgan Writer (Additional Material)
Gemma Arrowsmith Writer
Jess Robinson Writer
Ahir Shah Writer
Mike Shephard Writer (Additional Material)
Ian Smith Writer (Additional Material)
Bisha K Ali Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Matt Stronge Producer

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