The Now Show - Radio 4 Comedy - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
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Genres
Broadcast
Channel
Episodes
466 (64 series), plus 7 highlights specials
Creator
Stars
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, David Quantick, Jane Bussmann and more
Writers
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, Emma Kennedy, Jane Lamacraft and more
Producers
Katie Marsden, Colin Anderson, Ed Morrish, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd, Lyndsay Fenner, Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and more
Company
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs.
Marcus Brigstocke used to have a regular stand-up spot on the show, but with his busy schedule the stand-up section is now mainly delivered by a guest comedian. For a number of years the letters and emails were read out by Jon Holmes, and music came from Mitch Benn, however these slots are now taken by a revolving cast of comedians.
Jon Culshaw normally acts as guest presenter when one of the hosts can't make it. For example Hugh Dennis was absent from Series 41.
During the General Elections, the show re-names itself The Vote Now Show.
Catch-up
Additional details
Also known as
- The Vote Now Show
Production setting
Studio
Website links
- Friday Night Podcast
Get the podcast of the series here. When The Now Show is not on, the podcast instead downloads satirical panel games The News Quiz and I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. - BBC Guide
An old guide for the show written by the BBC. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
First broadcast
Saturday 26th September 1998 at 6:15pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
- Monday 22nd April 2024 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 64, Episode 6
- Saturday 20th April 2024 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 - Series 64, Episode 6
- Monday 15th April 2024 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 64, Episode 5
Recording details
BBC Edinburgh Fringe venue, BBC Radio Theatre, Glee Club (Birmingham), Shaw Theatre and Venue Cymru - Normally recorded on Thursday evenings.
Zoom (Virtual) - Series 58
Pleasance Theatre (London) and The Playground Theatre - Series 61
RADA Studios, The Albany and Marylebone Theatre - Series 63