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.
Episode menu
Series 25, Episode 5
Further details
Radovan Karadzic and The Canoe Man
The police force .v. criminals' allergies
Rock drummers (Mitch Benn song)
Awful BBC One drama Bonekickers (Jon Holmes)
The barmy 'trusted brands' poll
Ice cream vans and their chimes
Climate change and censorship (Marcus Bridgstock)
The word 'gay' (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
What mysterious phenomenon would you like the X Files team to investigate?
- Why David Tennant is so devastatingly handsome as Dr Who, but not as anything else... he can enter my Tardis anytime! (Bigger on the inside that out)
- What did I get for my S.A.T.s (exams)?
- I can put a carrier bag in my coat pocket, then take it out and put the coat in the bag. How does that work Mr Mulder?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th July 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Self |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Nick Doody | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Sherwood | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lloyd Langford | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Marsden | Producer |