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 31, Episode 1
Topics
- Emergency Budget
- Bono (Mitch Benn song)
- BP oil spill (John Finnemore)
- The World Cup
- Bitey animals (Jon Holmes)
- The Miliband brothers (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
"Michael Gove wants to revamp school history lessons. What lessons from history do you think children would benefit from learning?"
- If you invent a sport, don't teach the rest of the world how to play it.
- Old people know best. Because they were there when it happened.
- Life is more fun when you wear a cape.
- The waistband of mens' trousers is traditionally worn around the waist and not half way down the thigh. Do you think you're clever? Do you? If the high waistband was good enough for Churchill it's good enough for you, you loathsome modern arse!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 18th June 2010
- 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 |
John Finnemore | Self |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Hugh Dennis | Writer |
Jon Holmes | Writer |
Laura Shavin | Writer |
Mitch Benn | Writer |
Carrie Quinlan | Writer (Additional Material) |
Jon Hunter | Writer (Additional Material) |
John-Luke Roberts | Writer (Additional Material) |
John Finnemore | Writer |
Tom Parry | Writer (Additional Material) |
Colin Anderson | Producer |