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The Now Show

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 5

I Predict A Riot: Steve Punt looks at the G20 meeting and its attendant protests, Mitch Benn rails against body fascism, Jon Holmes tackles Jacqui Smith's expenses with his customary tact, and special guest Alun Cochrane takes a more focused look at the state.

Topics

President Obama and the G20 conference

Aspirin curing a broken heart (Mitch Benn song)

The Credit Crunch (Alun Cochrane)

G20 Protestors

Jacqui Smith's expenses scandal (Jon Holmes)

Male cosmetic surgery (Mitch Benn song)

Audience Question

With the Grand National on Saturday, give us some racehourses to back:

Virgin Bill - owned by Jacqui Smith

Madoff And Running (Bernard Madoff reference)

I Would Call It Lewis Hamilton But The Stewarts Would Find Someway To Disqualify It

Horsey McHorse

His Royal Highness King Mitch Of Twitter

I Prefer The News Quiz

Sarah Jessica Parker

Ketamine Is Ours

My Wife Has Left Me

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd April 2009
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Alun Cochrane Self
Jon Culshaw Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Nick Doody Writer (Additional Material)
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
John Finnemore Writer (Additional Material)
Lloyd Langford Writer (Additional Material)
Rory Stamp Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Morrish Producer

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