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The Now Show: Series 34

The Now Show: Series 34: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 34

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 34, Episode 3

Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw present an assortment of topical comedy.

Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw are joined by Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Jess Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth, to present an array of topical stand-up, sketch and song.

With Steve Punt off playing the part of Eric Idle in a new Monty Python biopic, Hugh Dennis is joined by Jon Culshaw to present the Now Show's guides to next week's public sector strikes and the BBC's week of out-door broadcasting. Meanwhile Jon Holmes discovers that Aung San Soo Kyi has been listening to the Hairy Cornflake and guest stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth writes a letter to Sue Barker.

Starring Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw, with Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Jess Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth.

Written by the cast and Steve Punt, with additional material from Gareth Gwynn, Steve Hall, Will Ing, Ben Partridge and Andy Wolton. Oh, and that Benghazi joke from when Rory Bremner last did the show.

Produced by Colin Anderson.

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