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 59, Episode 5
Joining Punt and Dennis from a safe distance are Athena Kugblenu taking on MPs wages, and Geoff Norcott on must-see TV. This week's music is supplied by Huge Davies. Also providing extra voices are Emma Sidi and Jason Forbes.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 26th November 2021
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 25th November 2021, 19:30 at Zoom (Virtual)
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 27th November 2021 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 29th November 2021 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 30th November 2021 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Geoff Norcott | Guest |
| Huge Davies | Guest |
| Athena Kugblenu | Guest |
| Emma Sidi | Ensemble Actor |
| Jason Forbes | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Emma Sidi | Writer |
| Geoff Norcott | Writer |
| Huge Davies | Writer |
| Jason Forbes | Writer |
| Athena Kugblenu | Writer |
| Laura Major | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Suchandrika Chakrabarti | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Tasha Dhanraj | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Alex Bertulis-Fernandes | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rajiv Karia | Producer |