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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 64, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Featuring Lucy Porter on Laura Kenny's retirement, Alasdair Beckett-King on the state of our nation's health and an original song from Mitch Benn. With voices from Ed Jones and Katie Norris.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd March 2024
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 21st March 2024, 19:30 at BBC Radio Theatre

Catch-up

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Mitch Benn Self
Guest cast
Lucy Porter Guest
Alasdair Beckett-King Guest
Katie Norris Ensemble Actor
Ed Jones Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Lucy Porter Writer
Katie Norris Writer
Ed Jones Writer
Alasdair Beckett-King Writer
Zoë Tomalin Writer (Additional Material)
Peter Tellouche Writer (Additional Material)
Cody Dahler Writer (Additional Material)
Katie Sayer Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sasha Bobak Producer
Bill Dare Creator

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