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 50, Episode 1
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mae Martin, Andy Zaltzman, Jess Robinson and The Guardian's Maeve Shearlaw talk about the news.
Further details
Mae Martin discusses President Trump's repeal of federal guidance allowing transpersons to use the bathrooms they identify with and her own odd experiences in public bathrooms. Andy Zaltzman proposes an innovative new alternative to the House of Lords. Jess Robinson ponders what it'd be like if Beyoncé, Adele and Little Mix targeted women the way advertisers do. The Guardian's Maeve Shearlaw offers insights into the recent assassination of Kim Jong Nam.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd March 2017
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 2nd March 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Maeve Shearlaw | Guest |
| Andy Zaltzman | Self |
| Mae Martin | Self |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Jess Robinson | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Hunter | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andy Zaltzman | Writer |
| Mae Martin | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Jess Robinson | Writer |
| Benjamin Partridge | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Robin Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jenny Laville | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Catherine Bohart | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Joe Nunnery | Producer |
| Laurence Owen | Musical Director |