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The Now Show: Series 64: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 64

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 64, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the last ever Now Show.

Punt and Dennis present the last ever Now Show, joined by Glenn Moore and Harriet Kemsley, with an original song from Jazz Emu.

The Now Show first aired on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998 and this week sees its last ever episode. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look back over the last 25 years, with help from the voices of Gemma Arrowsmith and Rory Bremner. 

They are joined by Glenn Moore investigating the Beijing Half Marathon scandal and Harriet Kemsley on the law firm who accidentally divorced the wrong couple. Plus Jazz Emu looks to the future with an original song accompanied by his band Matt Hutson, Luke Bainbrige and Tom Marlow. 

The show was written by the cast with additional material from Mike Shephard, Cameron Loxdale, Carl Carzana and Christina Riggs. 

Producer: Sasha Bobak
Executive Producer: Rich Morris
Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow

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The Now Show: Series 64

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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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