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 53, Episode 2
Hugh Dennis tackles the budget, Halloween and the state of debate during the US mid-term elections. Rose Matafeo looks at Kanye's latest tweets, Andy Zaltzman comes up with a way to achieve peace and unity in the world and Beardyman has a charity song for the wildlife of this planet.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 2nd November 2018
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Andy Zaltzman | Self |
| Beardyman | Self |
| Rose Matafeo | Self |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Ensemble Actor |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Gareth Gwynn | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andy Zaltzman | Writer |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Beardyman | Writer |
| Rose Matafeo | Writer |
| Jay Foreman | Writer |
| Laura Major | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Catherine Brinkworth | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Charlie Dinkin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Matt Stronge | Producer |