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 58, Episode 1
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jessica Fostekew who relays her time volunteering in a vaccination centre. Ken Cheng talks about his experiences as a Chinese Briton plus music from Beardyman...
Notes
Lucy Porter was originally billed to appear, but later it was changed to Jessica Fostekew.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 26th February 2021
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 25th February 2021, 15:30 at Zoom (Virtual)
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 27th February 2021 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 1st March 2021 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 2nd March 2021 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Beardyman | Self |
| Ken Cheng | Self |
| Jessica Fostekew | Self |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Ensemble Actor |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Beardyman | Writer |
| Jessica Fostekew | Writer |
| Ken Cheng | Writer |
| Jenny Laville | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mike Shephard | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Runi Talwar | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rajiv Karia | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Adnan Ahmed | Producer |
| David Thomas | Editor |