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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 49, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Kiri Pritchard Mclean, Adam Kay, Gemma Arrowsmith and Xenia Wickett to present the news via topical stand up and sketches.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th November 2016
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Xenia Wickett Guest
Andy Zaltzman Self
Adam Kay Self
Kiri Pritchard-McLean Self
Gemma Arrowsmith Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Jon Hunter Writer (Additional Material)
Andy Zaltzman Writer
Adam Kay Writer
Gemma Arrowsmith Writer
Kiri Pritchard-McLean Writer
Liam Beirne Writer (Additional Material)
Robin Morgan Writer (Additional Material)
Stephen Frizzle Writer (Additional Material)
Dan Kiss Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Alexandra Smith Producer

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