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 5

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Andy Zaltzman, Mae Martin, Beardyman and Emma Sidi tackle the recent Russian expulsions, Stormy Daniels, anti-semitism, Australian ball tampering, the opioid crisis, among others. Phew! Steve and Hugh are also joined by veteran Weather Forecaster and National Treasure Michael Fish to partake in the great national pastime of talking about the weather.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th March 2018
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 29th March 2018, 20:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 31st March 2018 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 2nd April 2018 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 3rd April 2018 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Michael Fish Guest
Andy Zaltzman Self
Mae Martin Self
Beardyman Self
Emma Sidi Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
Andy Zaltzman Writer
Mae Martin Writer
Emma Sidi Writer
Beardyman Writer
Jenny Laville Writer (Additional Material)
Laura Major Writer (Additional Material)
Mike Shephard Writer (Additional Material)
Heidi Regan Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Matt Stronge Producer

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