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The Now Show: Series 49

Steve Punt

Hugh Dennis

Sarah Kendall

Ellie Taylor

Luke Kempner

Pippa Evans

Tomila Lankina

Jon Hunter

Jane Lamacraft

Jenny Laville

Robin Morgan

Dan Kiss

Alexandra Smith

The Now Show: Series 49: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 49

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 49, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Sarah Kendall, Ellie Taylor, Luke Kempner and Pippa Evans.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Sarah Kendall, Ellie Taylor, Luke Kempner, Pippa Evans and Dr Tomila Lankina to present the news via topical stand up and sketches.

US election results, Trump, the soothing powers of the word of the year, Putin, and puppets. Just some of the topics up for discussion in this week's episode. 

Written by the cast with additional material from Jon Hunter, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Robin Morgan and Dan Kiss. 

Producer Alexandra Smith 

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