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 60, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by the voices of Chiara Goldsmith and Luke Kempner. Laura Smyth details her experience working as a remote teacher, and Chris Thorburn looks into the Grammys. Music is provided by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th April 2022
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 7th April 2022, 19:30 at BBC Radio Theatre

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 9th April 2022 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 11th April 2022 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 12th April 2022 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Tim Sutton Guest
Sooz Kempner Guest
Chiara Goldsmith Guest
Chris Thorburn Guest
Luke Kempner Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Luke Kempner Writer
Tim Sutton Writer
Sooz Kempner Writer
Chiara Goldsmith Writer
Chris Thorburn Writer
Daniel Hooper (as Dan Hooper) Writer (Additional Material)
Suchandrika Chakrabarti Writer (Additional Material)
Tasha Dhanraj Writer (Additional Material)
Cameron Loxdale Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Rajiv Karia Producer
Tim Sutton Composer

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