The Now Show

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

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The Now Show: Series 57: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 57

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 57, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating...

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen, Sooz Kempner & Tim Sutton, Gemma Arrowsmith and Luke Kempner trick or treating...

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis get to grip (from a safe distance) with all things 2020 in the form of sketches and guest contributions.

Joining them are Ellie Taylor and Matt Kirshen, with music from Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner 

Additional voices from Luke Kempner and Gemma Arrowsmith 

Written by the cast, with additional material from Robin Morgan, Catherine Brinkworth, Ola Labib and Simon Alcock

Production Co-Ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Engineer and Editor: David Thomas

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

The Now Show: Series 57

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

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

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