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 6 - The Last Ever Now Show!
The Now Show first aired on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998 and this week sees its last ever episode. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look back over the last 25 years, with help from the voices of Gemma Arrowsmith and Rory Bremner. They are joined by Glenn Moore investigating the Beijing Half Marathon scandal and Harriet Kemsley on the law firm who accidentally divorced the wrong couple. Plus Jazz Emu looks to the future with an original song accompanied by his band Matt Hutson, Luke Bainbrige and Tom Marlow.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th April 2024
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 18th April 2024, 19:30 at BBC Radio Theatre
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Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Glenn Moore | Guest |
| Harriet Kemsley | Guest |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Ensemble Actor |
| Rory Bremner | Ensemble Actor |
| Matty Hutson (as Matt Hutson) | Musical Performer |
| Luke Bainbrige | Musical Performer |
| Tom Marlow | Musical Performer |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Writer |
| Glenn Moore | Writer |
| Archie Henderson (as Jazz Emu) | Writer |
| Rory Bremner | Writer |
| Harriet Kemsley | Writer |
| Mike Shephard | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Cameron Loxdale | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Carl Carzana | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Christina Riggs | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Sasha Bobak | Producer |
| Richard Morris | Executive Producer |
| Archie Henderson (as Jazz Emu) | Composer |