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The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
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 50, Episode 3

Jack Carroll explores the possible impact of President Trump's health-care reform, Jake Yapp plans for a time when robots take all of our jobs and Lord West of Spithead joins Punt and Dennis to discuss the function of the House of Lords in modern politics.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th March 2017
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 16th March 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan West (as Lord Alan West) Guest
Jake Yapp Self
Jack Carroll Self
Jess Robinson Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Jon Hunter Writer (Additional Material)
Andy Wolton Writer (Additional Material)
Jake Yapp Writer
Jess Robinson Writer
Jack Carroll Writer
Jenny Laville Writer (Additional Material)
Rosie Jones Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Joe Nunnery Producer

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