The Now Show: Series 44 – 46
Three series of the Sony Award-winning BBC Radio comedy show
A fast-paced mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, The Now Show takes an off-the-wall look at world events, blending satire and silliness to poke fun at politics and lampoon the news.
In these 18 episodes from 2014 and 2015, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Jon Culshaw. Joining them are a raft of comedians including Nathan Caton, Elis James, Sara Pascoe, Aditi Mittal, Alex Edelman and Alexei Sayle, as they dissect the headlines with their scalpel of wit.
Everything is fair game and a potential target for the team, and topics under the spotlight include the Scottish independence referendum; the UN climate summit; 3-parent babies; fox hunting and whether or not Pluto is a planet. David Quantick ponders the Proms; Nish Kumar wonders if Monopoly is to blame for economic inequality; and Jon Holmes explain how the British Army is waging war through social media.
Plus, the team pose the traditional Audience Questions, including 'What have you observed that demands explanation?', 'What gadget or invention do you most regret buying?' and 'What irritates you so much you'd be prepared to go to prison?'
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Sarah Campbell, Chris Coltrane, Tom Crowley, Max Davis, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Gaby Hutchinson-Crouch, Jon Hunter, Nadia Kamil, Jane Lamacraft, Sarah Morgan, Carrie Quinlan, Andy Woolton
Produced by Alexandra Smith and Joe Nunnery
A BBC Studios Production
Series 44 featuring: Mitch Benn, Nathan Caton, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Elis James, Nish Kumar, Terry Mynott, Sara Pascoe, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Laura Shavin, Iain Stirling, Holly Walsh
Series 45 featuring: Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Pippa Evans, Rich Hall, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Adam Kay, Nish Kumar, Aditi Mittal, Laura Shavin, Vikki Stone
Series 46 featuring: Mitch Benn, Peter Bradshaw, Rory Cellan-Jones, Alex Edelman, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Faisal Islam, Alice Lowe, Elis James, Emma John, Sarah Kendall, Tom Peck, David Quantick, Alexei Sayle, Laura Shavin, Gemma Whelan, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 September-17 October 2014 (Series 44), 9 January-13 February 2015 (Series 45), 3 July-7 August 2015 (Series 46)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
A fast-paced mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, The Now Show takes an off-the-wall look at world events, blending satire and silliness to poke fun at politics and lampoon the news.
In these 18 episodes from 2014 and 2015, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Jon Culshaw. Joining them are a raft of comedians including Nathan Caton, Elis James, Sara Pascoe, Aditi Mittal, Alex Edelman and Alexei Sayle, as they dissect the headlines with their scalpel of wit.
Everything is fair game and a potential target for the team, and topics under the spotlight include the Scottish independence referendum; the UN climate summit; 3-parent babies; fox hunting and whether or not Pluto is a planet. David Quantick ponders the Proms; Nish Kumar wonders if Monopoly is to blame for economic inequality; and Jon Holmes explain how the British Army is waging war through social media.
Plus, the team pose the traditional Audience Questions, including 'What have you observed that demands explanation?', 'What gadget or invention do you most regret buying?' and 'What irritates you so much you'd be prepared to go to prison?'
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Sarah Campbell, Chris Coltrane, Tom Crowley, Max Davis, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Gaby Hutchinson-Crouch, Jon Hunter, Nadia Kamil, Jane Lamacraft, Sarah Morgan, Carrie Quinlan, Andy Woolton
Produced by Alexandra Smith and Joe Nunnery
A BBC Studios Production
Series 44 featuring: Mitch Benn, Nathan Caton, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Elis James, Nish Kumar, Terry Mynott, Sara Pascoe, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Laura Shavin, Iain Stirling, Holly Walsh
Series 45 featuring: Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Pippa Evans, Rich Hall, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Adam Kay, Nish Kumar, Aditi Mittal, Laura Shavin, Vikki Stone
Series 46 featuring: Mitch Benn, Peter Bradshaw, Rory Cellan-Jones, Alex Edelman, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Faisal Islam, Alice Lowe, Elis James, Emma John, Sarah Kendall, Tom Peck, David Quantick, Alexei Sayle, Laura Shavin, Gemma Whelan, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 September-17 October 2014 (Series 44), 9 January-13 February 2015 (Series 45), 3 July-7 August 2015 (Series 46)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
The Now Show: Series 47 – 49
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present three more series of the much-loved BBC Radio comedy show
A long-time favourite of Friday night comedy fans, The Now Show presents the headlines through sketches, songs and stand-up, providing a wry, satirical perspective on UK and world events.
In these 19 episodes from 2015 and 2016, hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by some of the brightest and best comedy writers and performers - including Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Mae Martin, Adam Kay and Nish Kumar - for an entertaining romp through the worlds of politics, popular culture and current affairs.
Topics tackled include the Paris terror attacks, the Panama Papers, the EU referendum and its aftermath, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and puppets. Plus, on its 100th anniversary, Jake Yapp makes a plea for us to keep British Summer Time 365 days a year; Ellie Taylor explains why Millennials are so anxious; Jon Holmes denounces our increasingly selfie-obsessed society and Andy Zaltzman makes an argument for sport to save us all. And as Christmas approaches, the team take a trip to a cat café, and celebrate the season with a Political Panto...
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Catherine Bohart, Sarah Campbell, Rebecca Channon, Max Davis, Sophie Duker, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch, Marc Jones, Dan Kiss, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Laura Major, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Michael Odewale, Carrie Quinlan, Clare Wetton, Tom Whalley, Andy Wolton
Produced by Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Adnan Ahmed
A BBC Studios Production
Series 47 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Georgie Bingham, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Sofie Hagen, Dr Phil Hammond, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Robert Peston, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Jess Ransom, Jasper Rees, John Robins, Emily Taylor, Dr Gabrielle Walker, Holly Walsh, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 48 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Luke Harding, Isabel Hardman, Harry The Piano, Dr Nick Hawes, Jon Holmes, Alice Jones, Zoe Lyons, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Lucy Porter, Jessica Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Christoph Scheuermann, Felicity Spector, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Mike Wilmot, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 49 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Matt Burgess, Pippa Evans, Tez Ilyas, Greg Jenner, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Nish Kumar, Dr Tomila Lankina, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jess Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Xenia Wickett, Andy Zaltzman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 November-18 December 2015 (Series 47), 4 March-8 April 2016 (Series 48), 4 November-16 December 2016 (Series 49)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
A long-time favourite of Friday night comedy fans, The Now Show presents the headlines through sketches, songs and stand-up, providing a wry, satirical perspective on UK and world events.
In these 19 episodes from 2015 and 2016, hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by some of the brightest and best comedy writers and performers - including Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Mae Martin, Adam Kay and Nish Kumar - for an entertaining romp through the worlds of politics, popular culture and current affairs.
Topics tackled include the Paris terror attacks, the Panama Papers, the EU referendum and its aftermath, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and puppets. Plus, on its 100th anniversary, Jake Yapp makes a plea for us to keep British Summer Time 365 days a year; Ellie Taylor explains why Millennials are so anxious; Jon Holmes denounces our increasingly selfie-obsessed society and Andy Zaltzman makes an argument for sport to save us all. And as Christmas approaches, the team take a trip to a cat café, and celebrate the season with a Political Panto...
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Catherine Bohart, Sarah Campbell, Rebecca Channon, Max Davis, Sophie Duker, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch, Marc Jones, Dan Kiss, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Laura Major, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Michael Odewale, Carrie Quinlan, Clare Wetton, Tom Whalley, Andy Wolton
Produced by Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Adnan Ahmed
A BBC Studios Production
Series 47 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Georgie Bingham, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Sofie Hagen, Dr Phil Hammond, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Robert Peston, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Jess Ransom, Jasper Rees, John Robins, Emily Taylor, Dr Gabrielle Walker, Holly Walsh, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 48 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Luke Harding, Isabel Hardman, Harry The Piano, Dr Nick Hawes, Jon Holmes, Alice Jones, Zoe Lyons, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Lucy Porter, Jessica Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Christoph Scheuermann, Felicity Spector, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Mike Wilmot, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 49 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Matt Burgess, Pippa Evans, Tez Ilyas, Greg Jenner, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Nish Kumar, Dr Tomila Lankina, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jess Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Xenia Wickett, Andy Zaltzman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 November-18 December 2015 (Series 47), 4 March-8 April 2016 (Series 48), 4 November-16 December 2016 (Series 49)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
The Now Show: Series 59-61
Three sparkling series of the award-winning comedy show
The Now Show is back with a bang, bringing you a bumper helping of topical skits, sketches, stand-up and songs. In these 18 episodes, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Gareth Gwynn. Joining them to take a satirical sideswipe at the news are comedians including Felicity Ward, Glenn Moore, Michael Spicer, Ria Lina, Josh Pugh, Athena Kugblenu, Geoff Norcott, Stevie Martin and Sarah Keyworth.
Aurie Styla riffs about the smug benefits of owning an electric car; Daliso Chaponda muses on the future of the Metaverse; Priya Hall wonders why we're experiencing shortages of pretty much everything; and Jess Fostekew talks us through all the things she's doing to distract herself from the news.
Supplying the music are Jess Robinson, who gives us a sneak preview of Adele's 23rd album, '95'; Ignacio Lopez, with a Bowie-inspired song about billionaires in space; Beardyman, with a jazzy ode to staying calm; and Stiff & Kitsch, with a tuneful list of all the things we can worry about again now the pandemic is over (kind of).
Plus, we hear the funniest answers to Audience Questions including 'Have you ever been given a nickname you didn't want?', 'What strange things are on your bucket list?', 'What's the most humiliating thing that has ever happened to you?' and 'Have you ever hidden something? Who from, and why?'
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis (Series 59, Episode 3 presented by Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn)
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Simon Alcock, Becca Bain, Davina Bentley, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Steve Blair, Catherine Brinkworth, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Natasha Dhanraj, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Alex Garrick-Wright, Jade Gebbie, Gareth Gwynn, Jack Harris, Rajiv Karia, Harry Kampf, Jenny Laville, Cameron Loxdale, Laura Major, Eleri Morgan, Robin Morgan, Hannah Platt, Rhiannon Shaw, Mike Shepherd, Katie Storey
Produced by Pete Strauss and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Sharpe
Music composed by Alex Silverman (Series 59, Episode 1 and Series 60, Episode 6)
A BBC Studios Production
Series 59 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Daliso Chaponda, Huge Davies, Gareth Gwynn, Jason Forbes, Priya Hall, Janine Harouni, Kieran Hodgson, Natasha Hodgson, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Athena Kugblenu, Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Jamie MacDonald, Glen Moore, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Nimisha Odedra, Josh Pugh, Jess Robinson, Emma Sidi, Michael Spicer, Stiff & Kitsch, Aurie Styla, Tim Sutton, Felicity Ward
Series 60 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Angela Barnes, Ken Cheng, Huge Davies, David Eagle, Jazz Emu, Jason Forbes, Jess Fostekew, Chiara Goldsmith, Archie Henderson, Kieran Hodgson, Matty Hutson, Sharlin Jahan, Rhys James, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Ola Labib, Stevie Martin, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Freya Parker, Chloe Petts, Jess Robinson, Ian Smith, Laura Smyth, Stiff & Kitsch, Tim Sutton, Chris Thorburn, Inel Tomlinson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 29 October-3 December 2021 (Series 59), 11 March-15 April 2022 (Series 60), 28 October-2 December 2022 (Series 61)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
The Now Show is back with a bang, bringing you a bumper helping of topical skits, sketches, stand-up and songs. In these 18 episodes, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Gareth Gwynn. Joining them to take a satirical sideswipe at the news are comedians including Felicity Ward, Glenn Moore, Michael Spicer, Ria Lina, Josh Pugh, Athena Kugblenu, Geoff Norcott, Stevie Martin and Sarah Keyworth.
Aurie Styla riffs about the smug benefits of owning an electric car; Daliso Chaponda muses on the future of the Metaverse; Priya Hall wonders why we're experiencing shortages of pretty much everything; and Jess Fostekew talks us through all the things she's doing to distract herself from the news.
Supplying the music are Jess Robinson, who gives us a sneak preview of Adele's 23rd album, '95'; Ignacio Lopez, with a Bowie-inspired song about billionaires in space; Beardyman, with a jazzy ode to staying calm; and Stiff & Kitsch, with a tuneful list of all the things we can worry about again now the pandemic is over (kind of).
Plus, we hear the funniest answers to Audience Questions including 'Have you ever been given a nickname you didn't want?', 'What strange things are on your bucket list?', 'What's the most humiliating thing that has ever happened to you?' and 'Have you ever hidden something? Who from, and why?'
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis (Series 59, Episode 3 presented by Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn)
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Simon Alcock, Becca Bain, Davina Bentley, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Steve Blair, Catherine Brinkworth, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Natasha Dhanraj, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Alex Garrick-Wright, Jade Gebbie, Gareth Gwynn, Jack Harris, Rajiv Karia, Harry Kampf, Jenny Laville, Cameron Loxdale, Laura Major, Eleri Morgan, Robin Morgan, Hannah Platt, Rhiannon Shaw, Mike Shepherd, Katie Storey
Produced by Pete Strauss and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Sharpe
Music composed by Alex Silverman (Series 59, Episode 1 and Series 60, Episode 6)
A BBC Studios Production
Series 59 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Daliso Chaponda, Huge Davies, Gareth Gwynn, Jason Forbes, Priya Hall, Janine Harouni, Kieran Hodgson, Natasha Hodgson, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Athena Kugblenu, Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Jamie MacDonald, Glen Moore, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Nimisha Odedra, Josh Pugh, Jess Robinson, Emma Sidi, Michael Spicer, Stiff & Kitsch, Aurie Styla, Tim Sutton, Felicity Ward
Series 60 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Angela Barnes, Ken Cheng, Huge Davies, David Eagle, Jazz Emu, Jason Forbes, Jess Fostekew, Chiara Goldsmith, Archie Henderson, Kieran Hodgson, Matty Hutson, Sharlin Jahan, Rhys James, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Ola Labib, Stevie Martin, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Freya Parker, Chloe Petts, Jess Robinson, Ian Smith, Laura Smyth, Stiff & Kitsch, Tim Sutton, Chris Thorburn, Inel Tomlinson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 29 October-3 December 2021 (Series 59), 11 March-15 April 2022 (Series 60), 28 October-2 December 2022 (Series 61)
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
The Now Show: Series 56-58
Three more series of the flagship comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
The Now Show returns to put a smile on your face from a safe distance, with more topical sketches, stand-up, songs and chat.
In these 19 episodes, recorded from their home studios and broadcast to a remote audience, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by a plethora of special guests including Lucy Porter, Huge Davies, Gemma Arrowsmith, Zoe Lyons, George Fouracres, Jena Friedman, Darren Harriott, Lost Voice Guy, Eshaan Akbar, Jessica Fostekew, Chris McCausland, Daliso Chaponda, Janine Harouni and Laura Lexx.
With their characteristic wit and satirical flair, they crack wise at all things news, from the COVID-19 disruption and the vaccine rollout to Dominic Cummings' resignation, the US presidential election, Harry and Meghan's explosive Oprah Winfrey interview, Boris Johnson's new briefing room and the upcoming 2022 'Festival of Brexit'.
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Jeffrey Aidoo, Simon Alcock, Donald Alexander, Rebecca Bain, Liam Beirne, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Catherine Brinkworth,Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Laura Claxton, Tasha Dhanraj, Charlie Dinkin, Toussaint Douglas, Tania Edwards, Hannah Fairweather, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Georgie Flinn, Charlie George, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Rajiv Karia, Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu, Ola Labib, Helena Langdon, Jenny Laville,Laura Major,Ambika Mod, Robin Morgan, Mo Omar, Mary O'Connell, Alfie Packham, Mike Shepherd,Katie Storey, Josh Weller
Produced by Adnan Ahmed, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd and Pete Strauss
Production Co-ordinators: Caroline Barlow and Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David Thomas
A BBC Studios Production
Series 56 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Joe Barnes, Sara Barron, Scott Bennett, Huge Davies, George Fouracres, Dominic Frisby, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Robin Morgan, Geoff Norcott, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Kai Samra, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Andy Zaltzman
Series 57 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Josh Berry, Catherine Bohart, Huge Davies, Sophie Duker, Flo and Joan, Jena Friedman, George Fouracres, Ivo Graham, Darren Harriott, Harry and Chris, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Matt Kirshen, Lost Voice Guy, Zoe Lyons, Patrick Maguire, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Jess Robinson, Emma Sidi, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Felicity Ward
Series 58 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Ken Cheng, Daliso Chaponda, Alun Cochrane, Huge Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Chiara Goldsmith, Felix Hagen, Janine Harouni, Kieran Hodgson, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Laura Lexx, Ria Lina, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 6 March-10 April 2020 (Series 56), 30 October-4 December 2020 (Series 57), 26 February-9 April 2021 (Series 58)
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
The Now Show returns to put a smile on your face from a safe distance, with more topical sketches, stand-up, songs and chat.
In these 19 episodes, recorded from their home studios and broadcast to a remote audience, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by a plethora of special guests including Lucy Porter, Huge Davies, Gemma Arrowsmith, Zoe Lyons, George Fouracres, Jena Friedman, Darren Harriott, Lost Voice Guy, Eshaan Akbar, Jessica Fostekew, Chris McCausland, Daliso Chaponda, Janine Harouni and Laura Lexx.
With their characteristic wit and satirical flair, they crack wise at all things news, from the COVID-19 disruption and the vaccine rollout to Dominic Cummings' resignation, the US presidential election, Harry and Meghan's explosive Oprah Winfrey interview, Boris Johnson's new briefing room and the upcoming 2022 'Festival of Brexit'.
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Jeffrey Aidoo, Simon Alcock, Donald Alexander, Rebecca Bain, Liam Beirne, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Catherine Brinkworth,Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Laura Claxton, Tasha Dhanraj, Charlie Dinkin, Toussaint Douglas, Tania Edwards, Hannah Fairweather, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Georgie Flinn, Charlie George, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Rajiv Karia, Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu, Ola Labib, Helena Langdon, Jenny Laville,Laura Major,Ambika Mod, Robin Morgan, Mo Omar, Mary O'Connell, Alfie Packham, Mike Shepherd,Katie Storey, Josh Weller
Produced by Adnan Ahmed, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd and Pete Strauss
Production Co-ordinators: Caroline Barlow and Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David Thomas
A BBC Studios Production
Series 56 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Joe Barnes, Sara Barron, Scott Bennett, Huge Davies, George Fouracres, Dominic Frisby, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Robin Morgan, Geoff Norcott, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Kai Samra, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Andy Zaltzman
Series 57 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Josh Berry, Catherine Bohart, Huge Davies, Sophie Duker, Flo and Joan, Jena Friedman, George Fouracres, Ivo Graham, Darren Harriott, Harry and Chris, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Matt Kirshen, Lost Voice Guy, Zoe Lyons, Patrick Maguire, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Jess Robinson, Emma Sidi, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Felicity Ward
Series 58 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Ken Cheng, Daliso Chaponda, Alun Cochrane, Huge Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Chiara Goldsmith, Felix Hagen, Janine Harouni, Kieran Hodgson, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Laura Lexx, Ria Lina, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 6 March-10 April 2020 (Series 56), 30 October-4 December 2020 (Series 57), 26 February-9 April 2021 (Series 58)
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
The Now Show: Series 53-55
Three more series of the flagship topical comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis - plus special Edinburgh Fringe Festival episode
The Now Show is back, saving you from the trouble of keeping up with the news by providing a topical mix of stand-up, sketches, songs and interviews that tell you everything you need to know.
In these 20 episodes, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are accompanied by a wealth of special guests including Phil Wang, Rose Matafeo, Beardyman, Ahir Shah, Sindhu Vee, Ken Cheng, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Pierre Novellie and Lucy Porter (who also takes a turn as guest host). As ever, they give us their searing hot satirical take on subjects ranging from Trump, Brexit and the 2019 General Election to NASA spacewalks, social media and the Spice Girls reunion.
In addition, there's a special edition of The Now Show from the BBC Hub at the Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Hugh Dennis and Marcus Brigstocke and featuring performers including Josh Berry, Karen Bartke, Jena Friedman, Alice Snedden and Jonny & the Baptists, as well as an interview with comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning.
Cast and credits
Presented by Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Lucy Porter (Series 53 Episode 5), Marcus Brigstocke (The Now Show at the Fringe)
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast, Matthew Crosby, Jay Foreman and Michael Roulston
Produced by Matt Stronge, Adnan Ahmed and Richard Morris
Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Sharpe and Bev Tagg
A BBC Studios Production
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 26 October-30 November 2018 (Series 53), 22 February-5 April 2019 (Series 54), 23 August 2019 (The Now Show at the Fringe), 25 October-6 December 2019 (Series 55)
The Now Show is back, saving you from the trouble of keeping up with the news by providing a topical mix of stand-up, sketches, songs and interviews that tell you everything you need to know.
In these 20 episodes, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are accompanied by a wealth of special guests including Phil Wang, Rose Matafeo, Beardyman, Ahir Shah, Sindhu Vee, Ken Cheng, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Pierre Novellie and Lucy Porter (who also takes a turn as guest host). As ever, they give us their searing hot satirical take on subjects ranging from Trump, Brexit and the 2019 General Election to NASA spacewalks, social media and the Spice Girls reunion.
In addition, there's a special edition of The Now Show from the BBC Hub at the Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Hugh Dennis and Marcus Brigstocke and featuring performers including Josh Berry, Karen Bartke, Jena Friedman, Alice Snedden and Jonny & the Baptists, as well as an interview with comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning.
Cast and credits
Presented by Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Lucy Porter (Series 53 Episode 5), Marcus Brigstocke (The Now Show at the Fringe)
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast, Matthew Crosby, Jay Foreman and Michael Roulston
Produced by Matt Stronge, Adnan Ahmed and Richard Morris
Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Sharpe and Bev Tagg
A BBC Studios Production
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 26 October-30 November 2018 (Series 53), 22 February-5 April 2019 (Series 54), 23 August 2019 (The Now Show at the Fringe), 25 October-6 December 2019 (Series 55)
The Now Show: Series 50-52
25 episodes of the flagship topical comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
The Now Show is a much-loved stalwart of radio comedy. Featuring some of the best and brightest contemporary comedians, this award-winning show takes a satirical look at the news through a mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, as well as interview segments in which experts in their field explain the facts behind the headlines.
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Simon Alcock, Bisha K Ali, Ed Amsden, Liam Beirne, Catherine Bohart, Madeleine Brettingham, Catherine Brinkworth, Emma Cahill, Sarah Campbell, Jack Chisholm, Jack Chisnall, Tom Coles, Jenny Collier, Clint Edwards, Sara Gibbs, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Ben Hillyar, Will Hislop, Dan Hooper, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Rosie Jones, Athena Kugblenu, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Stuart Laws, Laura Major, Elaine Malcolmson, David Mayes, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Tom Neenan, Benjamin Partridge, Charlotte Pearson, Saskia Preston, Heidi Regan, Mike Shephard, Ian Smith, Katie Storey, Andy Wolton
Produced by Joe Nunnery, Adnan Ahmed, Katie Tyrrell, Victoria Lloyd and Matt Stronge
A BBC Studios Production
Series 50 featuring: Katy Brand, Lisa Jên Brown, Jack Carroll, Daliso Chaponda, Peter Curran, Pippa Evans, Julian Fisher, Kerry Godliman, Ivo Graham, Luke Kempner, Mae Martin, Andrew Maxwell, Trevor Morris, Tudur Owen, Rich Peppiatt, Al Porter, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard McLean, Jess Robinson, Danny Sriskandarajah, Maeve Shearlaw, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Lord Alan West of Spithead, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
The Vote Now Show featuring: Pippa Evans, John Humphrys, Luke Kempner, Thomas Kielinger, Soumaya Keynes, Damian Lyons-Lowe, Geoff Norcott, Freya Parker, Emma Sidi, Matthew Shaddick, Tiffany Stevenson, Ellie Taylor, Andy White, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
The Now Show at the Fringe featuring: Fern Brady, Loyiso Gola, The Doug Anthony All Stars and Tommy Sheppard
Series 51 featuring: Eshaan Akhbar, Doug Allan, Gemma Arrowsmith, Kwame Asante, Angela Barnes, Ashley Blaker, Fern Brady, Tamar Broadbent, Daliso Chaponda, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Pippa Evans, Graham Fellows, George Fouracres, Gareth Gwynn, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Kae Kurd, Tez Ilyas, Gráinne Maguire, Catherine Mayer, Tom Nestrop, John O’Farrell, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, David Quantick, Tim Shipman, William Sitwell, Vikki Stone, Sindhu Vee, Sophie Willan, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 52 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Daniel Barker, Beardyman, Marcus Brigstocke, Jen Brister, Tamar Broadbent, Desiree Burch, Pippa Evans, Michael Fish, George Fouracres, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Robin Ince, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Tom Kington, Olga Koch, Mae Martin, Rose Matafeo, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Ahir Shah, Ola Svensson, Ellie Taylor, Phil Wang, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Edinburgh Fringe Special featuring: Karen Bartke, Stephen Buchanan, Luke Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Paul Mayhew-Archer
The Now Show is a much-loved stalwart of radio comedy. Featuring some of the best and brightest contemporary comedians, this award-winning show takes a satirical look at the news through a mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, as well as interview segments in which experts in their field explain the facts behind the headlines.
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Simon Alcock, Bisha K Ali, Ed Amsden, Liam Beirne, Catherine Bohart, Madeleine Brettingham, Catherine Brinkworth, Emma Cahill, Sarah Campbell, Jack Chisholm, Jack Chisnall, Tom Coles, Jenny Collier, Clint Edwards, Sara Gibbs, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Ben Hillyar, Will Hislop, Dan Hooper, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Rosie Jones, Athena Kugblenu, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Stuart Laws, Laura Major, Elaine Malcolmson, David Mayes, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Tom Neenan, Benjamin Partridge, Charlotte Pearson, Saskia Preston, Heidi Regan, Mike Shephard, Ian Smith, Katie Storey, Andy Wolton
Produced by Joe Nunnery, Adnan Ahmed, Katie Tyrrell, Victoria Lloyd and Matt Stronge
A BBC Studios Production
Series 50 featuring: Katy Brand, Lisa Jên Brown, Jack Carroll, Daliso Chaponda, Peter Curran, Pippa Evans, Julian Fisher, Kerry Godliman, Ivo Graham, Luke Kempner, Mae Martin, Andrew Maxwell, Trevor Morris, Tudur Owen, Rich Peppiatt, Al Porter, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard McLean, Jess Robinson, Danny Sriskandarajah, Maeve Shearlaw, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Lord Alan West of Spithead, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
The Vote Now Show featuring: Pippa Evans, John Humphrys, Luke Kempner, Thomas Kielinger, Soumaya Keynes, Damian Lyons-Lowe, Geoff Norcott, Freya Parker, Emma Sidi, Matthew Shaddick, Tiffany Stevenson, Ellie Taylor, Andy White, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
The Now Show at the Fringe featuring: Fern Brady, Loyiso Gola, The Doug Anthony All Stars and Tommy Sheppard
Series 51 featuring: Eshaan Akhbar, Doug Allan, Gemma Arrowsmith, Kwame Asante, Angela Barnes, Ashley Blaker, Fern Brady, Tamar Broadbent, Daliso Chaponda, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Pippa Evans, Graham Fellows, George Fouracres, Gareth Gwynn, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Kae Kurd, Tez Ilyas, Gráinne Maguire, Catherine Mayer, Tom Nestrop, John O’Farrell, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, David Quantick, Tim Shipman, William Sitwell, Vikki Stone, Sindhu Vee, Sophie Willan, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Series 52 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Daniel Barker, Beardyman, Marcus Brigstocke, Jen Brister, Tamar Broadbent, Desiree Burch, Pippa Evans, Michael Fish, George Fouracres, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Robin Ince, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Tom Kington, Olga Koch, Mae Martin, Rose Matafeo, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Ahir Shah, Ola Svensson, Ellie Taylor, Phil Wang, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman
Edinburgh Fringe Special featuring: Karen Bartke, Stephen Buchanan, Luke Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Paul Mayhew-Archer
The Now Show: Series 62-64
The final three scurrilous series of the award-winning comedy show
For over 25 years, The Now Show amused the nation with topical stand-up, sketches and songs, before bringing the comedy to a close at the end of Series 64. But now, you can re-live the final three sparkling series, as Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and special guests take aim at the headlines for the final time.
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.
So sit back and enjoy the freewheeling fun, as the team give us their sensational swansong in these 18 hilarious episodes.
NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive
Cast and credits
Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast
Additional material by Luke Beddows, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Campbell, Carl Carzana, Cody Dahler, Tasha Dhanraj, Kate Dehnert, Hugh Dennis, Chris Douch, David Duncan, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Jules Garnett, Alex Garrick-Wright, Jade Gebbie, Cameron Loxdale, Laura Major, Pravanya Pillay, Christina Riggs, Mike Shephard, Katie Storey, Zoe Tomalin
Produced by Pete Strauss and Sasha Bobak
Executive Producers: James Robinson, Pete Strauss and Richard Morris
Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Nicholls and Katie Baum
Sound: Marc Willcox, John Hemingway, Gary Newman and John Boland
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 17 March-21 April 2023 (Series 62), 3 November-8 December 2023 (Series 63), TBC (Series 64)
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