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 26 - Christmas Special
A seasonal edition of The Now Show proves its topicality by talking about Christmas - how could they have predicted that happening? Meanwhile, Marcus reveals the material he's been writing for someone else, Jon receives some very annoying letters, and Mitch sings about songs. With special guest Jon Culshaw.
Topics
'Credit Crunch' Christmas
Christmas Traditions
Radio DJ's, please play good Christmas songs (Mitch Benn song)
Round Robin letters (Jon Holmes)
A play about a mix up in the BBC's Christmas Schedules
The Queen's Speech (Marcus Brigstocke)
New Year Hopes (Mitch Benn song)
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 26th December 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 |
| Jon Culshaw | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Stephen Carlin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Finnemore | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Sherwood | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Morrish | Producer |
Video
2008 Christmas Special
Footage from the 2008 Christmas special recording.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis & Steve Punt.