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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 53, Episode 4

The Now Show. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: BBC
Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week he tackles the fallout from the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the fast moving news that followed it. Ahir Shah has an upbeat piece about the world collapsing around him, Lucy Porter takes on sugar, and Beardyman brings us a beat-boxing Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th November 2018
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Lucy Porter Self
Ahir Shah Self
Beardyman Self
Gemma Arrowsmith Ensemble Actor
Luke Kempner Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Gemma Arrowsmith Writer
Lucy Porter Writer
Luke Kempner Writer
Ahir Shah Writer
Beardyman Writer
Robin Morgan Writer (Additional Material)
Sophie Duker Writer (Additional Material)
Laura Major Writer (Additional Material)
Mike Shephard Writer (Additional Material)
Katie Storey Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Matt Stronge Producer

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