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The Now Show

Comedy: Satire

Comedy: Sketch

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests

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The Now Show: Series 37

The Now Show: Series 37: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 37

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 37, Episode 2

Jon Holmes, Ava Vidal, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.

Ava Vidal, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin help Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

The Never-Ending Stories: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis look at the stories that haven't left the news for weeks, including the Leveson Enquiry, the Euro crisis, and education reform. They're joined by Ava Vidal, who tackles racism in football, Mitch Benn who explains why three gigs is too many for some, and Jon Holmes with the lowdown on some very saucy penguins. With additional voices from Laura Shavin. 

The Now Show is written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with additional material from Rhodri Crooks, Jon Hunter, Juliet Meyers, Jack Bernhardt, Tom Neenan and Annie Burchill.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team

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