The Now Show

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Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

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Comedy: Sketch

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

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The Now Show: Series 61: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 61

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 61, Episode 5

Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez.

Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore (standing in for Steve Punt) present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez.

Athena Kugblenu looks at Shamima Begum’s citizenship appeal, Alex Kealy walks us through crises in cryptocurrency and Ignacio Lopez is an England fan singing about the meaning of the World Cup. 

The show was written by Steve Punt and the cast with additional material from Simon Alcock, Alfie Packham, Vicky Richards and Jade Gebbie.

Voice actors: Jason Forbes and Roisin O'Mahony

Sound: David Thomas
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Producer: Sasha Bobak 
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls

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The Now Show: Series 61

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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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