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 27, Episode 2
Topics
Michael Jackson's comeback
Iron Maiden fans rioting (Mitch Benn song)
Bank bailouts and bankers becoming teachers
Fish making you clever, and carrots helping you see in the dark
Atheist bus adverts (Jon Holmes)
France joining NATO again (Mitch Benn song)
America .v. Britain (Nick Doody)
'Mandelson custard probe'
Hugh Dennis crowns Peter White the winner of Comic Relief's Stand-Up With The Stars.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 13th March 2009
- 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 |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| Nick Doody | Self |
| Peter White | Self |
| 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) |
| Carrie Quinlan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John-Luke Roberts | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Sherwood | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Matthew Morton | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Morrish | Producer |
Press
BBC in IRA row
The BBC is at the centre of another bad taste row after two radio presenters compared Michael Jackson to the IRA. Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis made light of the troubles in Northern Ireland by referring to the pop star and terrorist group as "Eighties celebrities" on The Now Show.
The Mirror, 15th March 2009