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 1
Topics
Robert Mugabe
CCTV
Rt Revd Rowan Williams (Mitch Benn song)
Gordon Brown (Jon Holmes)
Cost of Petrol
Festivals and Glastonbury (David Quantick)
Barack Obama (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
What is the most idiotic practice that goes on at your work?
- Every email we print out prints an extra page asking 'Do you really need to print this email?'
- Because of a downturn in the economy we are only allowed to order stationary on a Wednesday, even though it isn't any cheaper.
- The in and out board for staff attendance, which is used in case of fire to check whether the staff are there or not, is screwed to the wall.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th June 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| David Quantick | Self |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| 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) |
| David Quantick | Writer |
| John Finnemore | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Sherwood | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Marsden | Producer |
Press
As the red-hot debate on how London-centric and middle-class Radio 4 is (or is not) continues to rage, one of the shows at the heat of the fire returns for its 25th series. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis's takes on the week's news are the best in current satirical shows for thousands, but the work of 'self-satisfied, self-appointed, elite, liberal London tosspots' according to one dissatisfied listener. I really don't understand what all the fuss is about. If you haven't laughed after the first five minutes, then switch off and wait for The Archers.
Jane Anderson, Radio Times, 27th June 2008