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 28, Episode 2
Topics
The Heat Wave, Swine Flu, Michael Jackson, The Queen
Farrah Fawcett (Mitch Benn song)
Being heckled at Glastonbury, Michael Jackson (Marcus Brigstocke)
Gordon Brown's nutty ideas ('MOT' for teachers, switching the country to DAB radio, and insurance for livestock)
The EU repealing its funny shaped veg law (Mitch Benn song)
BBC Expenses, Peter Sissons (Jon Holmes)
Audience Question
"Fewer than 1 in 10 people can name all the Ten Commandments. This might be because they're a bit out-of-date now. Suggest some more modern alternatives..."
- Thou shall not Twitter details of arguments with girlfriend and get everyone to Tweet back on which of you was right.
- Thou shall not blame it on the sunshine, thou shall not even think about it.
- Just don't be a dick... alright?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd July 2009
- 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 |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Hugh Dennis | Writer |
Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
Jon Holmes | Writer |
Laura Shavin | Writer |
Mitch Benn | Writer |
Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
Nick Doody | Writer (Additional Material) |
Gareth Gwynn | Writer (Additional Material) |
Jeremy Limb | Writer (Additional Material) |
Ed Morrish | Producer |