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The Now Show: Series 53: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 53

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 53, Episode 5

Lucy Porter hosts this week's comedic look at the news.

Special guest host Lucy Porter presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches and looks at the latest news on the Brexit withdrawal bill, and looks at a round-up of the other stories this week.

Ivo Graham examines the recent tradition of Christmas adverts as events, and Sindhu Vee looks into the recent controversy around a film crew helping some penguins to safety. Jess Robinson brings up a festive song from Number 10.

Kieran Hodgson and Emma Sidi provide additional voices.

The show was written by Steve Punt and the cast with additional material from Madeleine Brettingham, Ed Amsden, Tom Coles, Joe Barnes, Laura Major and Mike Shephard.

The production coordinator was Sarah Sharpe and the producer was Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios production.

The Now Show: Series 53

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comedic look at the week's news

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