The Now Show

University Challenged. Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the rest of The Now Show team are back for a new series and it seems like Barak Obama is yet to save the world. So there's more credit crunch comment and a look at Gordon Brown's trip to the States. Jon Holmes takes a view on awards season and Mitch Benn tries to woo a very special disqualified quiz show contestant. This week there's also a guest spot from BBC Radio 6 Music-presenting stand-up Jon Richardson, who likes to stay home and drink.

Topics

The University Challenge scandal

Gail Trimble (Mitch Benn song)

The financial crisis

Branding

Jeremy Vine lazily presenting Panorama

Drinking (Jon Richardson)

Gordon Brown meeting Obama

Terrorism (Jon Holmes)

Audience Question

"What was your most stupid purchase ever?"

Duffy's album. I could have saved money by hoovering up a party blower - it's exactly the same sound.

A yoghurt and cup of tea at the National Gallery cafe. Have you any idea how much it costs!!!

A ride on lawn mower which we left in the garden with the keys in. Goodbye lawn mower. 'Quick, they're getting away'... walk after them.

I don't know what to say so here is a picture of a rabbit with a pancake on its head.