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.
The Now Show - Series 62 - 64
The Now Show returns with more stand-up, sketches and songs, as Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and special guests take aim at the latest headlines. Bringing their quips, quick wit and a quiver full of satirical arrows are comedians including Laura Lexx, Ian Smith, Sarah Keyworth, Olga Koch, Janine Harouni, Ahir Shah, Alex Kealy and Helen Bauer.
Rhys James presents his foolproof guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis; Daliso Chaponda discusses the big problem of small boat crossings; Laura Smyth navigates her way through all the strikes; and Ken Cheng uses air fryers to help explain his frustration with the housing market.
There's also music from Beardyman, who sings about the upcoming robot apocalypse; Jess Robinson, with a song inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow's 'slalom witch trial'; Jazz Emu, who's auditioning to be the in-flight entertainment on Elon Musk's SpaceX; and Rachel Parris, who gives us her musical take on what's truly scary at Halloween.
And it's Audience Question time once again, with Punt and Dennis picking the most entertaining answers to the probing queries they've posed to listeners, including 'What's the worst thing you've ever eaten?', 'What social invitations have you avoided, and what was your excuse?' and 'What's the most disappointing piece of technology you've ever owned/been given?'
First released: Thursday 22nd August 2024
- Distributor: BBC Digital Audio
- Minutes: 504
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