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 29, Episode 1
Topics
- Recycling Plans
- Climate Change Scam?
- Jet Man (Mitch Benn song)
- Jedward & Reality TV (Jon Holmes)
- President of EU
- Breakdown of Large Hadron Collider
- Police taking DNA
- Outrage (Shazia Mirza)
- The Pope Wants Vicars (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
"Who would you like to switch on your local Christmas lights and why?"
- Thierry Henry: he is good with his hands and won't miss the switch.
- Thomas Edison: he would be so proud.
- Someone who would turn them off again when they left the room because I'm not made of money you know.
- Who switched on the Hadron Collider? Not them.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th November 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 |
| Shazia Mirza | Self |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John-Luke Roberts | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Finnemore | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Terry Saunders | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Phil Whelans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Julia McKenzie | Producer |