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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 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Starring Gareth Gwynn deep diving into the archives of the internet, Laura Lexx on Russ Cook's incredible Africa run, and an original song from Jon Long. Voices from Daniel Barker and Gemma Arrowsmith.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th April 2024
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 11th April 2024, 19:30 at BBC Radio Theatre

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Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Laura Lexx Guest
Gareth Gwynn Guest
Jon Long Guest
Gemma Arrowsmith Ensemble Actor
Daniel Barker Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Gareth Gwynn Writer
Gemma Arrowsmith Writer
Daniel Barker Writer
Laura Lexx Writer
Jon Long Writer
Zoƫ Tomalin Writer (Additional Material)
Peter Tellouche Writer (Additional Material)
Cody Dahler Writer (Additional Material)
Adrian Gray Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sasha Bobak Producer
Pete Strauss Executive Producer
Bill Dare Creator

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