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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 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
  • Thursday 25th February 2021, 15:30 at Zoom (Virtual)

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Beardyman Self
Ken Cheng Self
Jessica Fostekew Self
Gemma Arrowsmith Ensemble Actor
Luke Kempner Ensemble Actor
Writing team
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)
Production team
Adnan Ahmed Producer
David Thomas Editor

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