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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 50, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andrew Maxwell, Katy Brand, Pippa Evans, Ellie Taylor and Luke Kempner to share some Comic Relief.

Further details

There's nowhere to hide for Katie Hopkins or George five-jobs Osborne. Donald Trump is recorded in a hotel and Alan Carr is sent to provide relief. Andrew Maxwell celebrates being European, Ellie Taylor condemns the possible loss of Neighbours and Pippa Evans is Dame Vera Lynn. Comic Relief Trustee Danny Sriskandarajah tells us how Comic Relief spends your donations and the audience donate their best jokes.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th March 2017
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 23rd March 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Danny Sriskandarajah Guest
Ellie Taylor Self
Andrew Maxwell Self
Katy Brand Self
Luke Kempner Ensemble Actor
Pippa Evans Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
Pippa Evans Writer
Ellie Taylor Writer
Luke Kempner Writer
Katy Brand Writer
Andrew Maxwell Writer
Liam Beirne Writer (Additional Material)
Jenny Laville Writer (Additional Material)
Daniel Hooper (as Dan Hooper) Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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