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 52, Episode 2
This week Steve and Hugh and guests examine the exciting subject of trade wars, doping allegations and Dr. Seuss.
Further details
It was International Women's Day this week and Jen Brister takes us through female representation, the gender pay gap, and Doctor Who; Desiree Burch ask how to make Britain thin again; Jake Yapp presents Henry Bolton's new political party's launch song; and the 11 time Paralympian gold medallist, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson chats to Steve and Hugh about the Winter Paralympics, and her experiences being a world champion athlete.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 9th March 2018
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 8th March 2018, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Tanni Grey-Thompson (as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson) | Guest |
| Jake Yapp | Self |
| Jen Brister | Self |
| Desiree Burch | Self |
| Emma Sidi | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Tom Neenan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jake Yapp | Writer |
| Jen Brister | Writer |
| Desiree Burch | Writer |
| Tom Coles | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Amsden | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Laura Major | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Emma Cahill | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Matt Stronge | Producer |