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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 25, Episode 7

The team present an Olympic Opening Ceremony, as the world watches in excitement. Hugh Dennis sprints to the finish line, with Steve Punt commentating. Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Paul Sinha compare medals.

Further details

The Olympic Games
The credit crunch (Mitch Benn song)
Australians (Jon Holmes)
The 'gay' Mr T Snickers advert and speedwalking (Jon Holmes)
Alan Sugar (Jon Holmes)
Junior Now Show
Homophobia (Paul Sinha)
Hello Aliens (Mitch Benn song)

Audience Question

Michael Vaughan cried when resigning the England cricket captaincy. When did you last cry?

- I last cried when Shep the Blue Peter dog died... because I'd made a bet with my brother that the tortoise would go first. I lost 10p!

- ... two days later when Peterson was given the captaincy.

- I never cry because I'm from Yorkshire. Why waste money on tissues?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th August 2008
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Paul Sinha Self
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Jane Lamacraft Writer (Additional Material)
Stephen Carlin Writer (Additional Material)
Carrie Quinlan Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Katie Marsden Producer

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