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 27, Episode 4
Topics
Holiday complaints
Terrorism
Google's new Street View service
MP's expenses
Twiter and teaching the internet to kids (Mitch Benn song)
The Boat Race (Holly Walsh)
Boy who painted giant penis on parent's roof (Jon Holmes)
Asking David Cameron questions (Jon Holmes)
The new 'Shopping List' to measure the Retail Price Index
Small Eggs
Bob Dylan's Portaloo (Mitch Benn song)
People's Surnames
Audience Question
"Do you know anyone with an unusual or embarrasing surname that they should consider changing?"
My friend's husband was called Paul Mee. His dad's name was Roger... Think about it.
Yes mine. I'm not telling you.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th March 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
Jon Holmes | Self |
Mitch Benn | Self |
Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
Holly Walsh | Self |
Jon Culshaw | Ensemble Actor |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Jon Holmes | Writer |
Laura Shavin | Writer |
Mitch Benn | Writer |
Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
Jon Hunter | Writer (Additional Material) |
John-Luke Roberts | Writer (Additional Material) |
Gareth Gwynn | Writer (Additional Material) |
Lloyd Langford | Writer (Additional Material) |
Geoff Norcott | Writer (Additional Material) |
Ed Morrish | Producer |