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 2
Topics
- Tiger Woods
- Yachtsmen held by Iran
- Iraq Enquiry
- Swiss ban minarets
- Scottish independence (Mitch Benn song)
- Meeting Daily Mail columnist Melanie Phillips (Marcus Brigstocke)
- John Redwood on climate change (Marcus Brigstocke)
- The Taxpayers' Alliance (Marcus Brigstocke)
- Keeping the family together
- Dubai (Jon Holmes)
- Jesus visited Cornwall? (Jon Holmes)
- A hung parliament (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
"Instead of a bonus, what could your boss give you to keep you happy?"
- Some heating would be nice.
- No need. I'm a nitrous oxide tester.
- I am the boss. Be happy you have a job.
- Access to the stationary cupboard. I'm getting pretty tired of chasing that other cupboard around.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th December 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) |
Lloyd Langford | Writer (Additional Material) |
Terry Saunders | Writer (Additional Material) |
Richard Turner | Writer (Additional Material) |
Julia McKenzie | Producer |