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The Now Show

Series 48

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ellie Taylor, Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Ellie Taylor
Performer:
Jon Holmes
Performer:
Mitch Benn
Interviewed Guest:
Isabel Hardman
Producer:
Joe Nunnery

The Now Show

Series 50

10/03/2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches, including the budget and International Women's Day. Show more

The Now Show

Series 50

14/04/2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt, Luke Kempner, Pippa Evans, Al Porter, Rich Peppiatt, Vikki Stone and Lucy Porter present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Performer:
Luke Kempner
Performer:
Pippa Evans
Performer:
Al Porter
Performer:
Vikki Stone
Performer:
Lucy Porter
Producer:
Joe Nunnery

The News Quiz Extra

Series 23

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Made for 4 Extra. Extended edition of Radio 4's satirical review of the week's news. With Desiree Burch, Danny Finklestein, Holly Walsh and Andy Zaltzman. Chaired by Miles Jupp. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Miles Jupp
Interviewed Guest:
Desiree Burch
Interviewed Guest:
Danny Finkelstein
Interviewed Guest:
Holly Walsh
Interviewed Guest:
Andy Zaltzman
Producer:
Joe Nunnery

Genres

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei on the surprising reason he vanished from our TV screens in the 90s, capitalism and all-you-can-eat buffets. From 2016. Show more

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 1

History and the Role of the Entertainer

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei on the role of the entertainer, why he’ll never go on Strictly and why Newsnight needs to be 11 hours long. From 2016. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an age-old bet to see if he can cook a pudding ten feet under water. From 2015. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an age-old bet to see if he can navigate central London blindfolded. From 2015. Show more

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 1

Pretending & Sandwiches

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. From 2016. Show more

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 1

Political Beliefs

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei on growing up in a communist household, his drug-dealer career and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson. From 2016. Show more

The Vote Now Show

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. With special guests, they give their take on the week's election shenanigans, starting with the second leaders' debates. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Panellist:
Jon Holmes
Panellist:
Pippa Evans
Panellist:
Mitch Benn
Panellist:
Sean Kemp
Panellist:
Nish Kumar
Producer:
Joe Nunnery

The Vote Now Show

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with Laura Shavin, John Robins, Ben Partridge, Deborah Orr and Adam Kay. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Laura Shavin
Performer:
John Robins
Performer:
Deborah Orr
Performer:
Adam Kay
Producer:
Joe Nunnery
Executive Producer:
Alison Vernon-Smith

The Vote Now Show

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. Hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with Sarah Kendall, Andrew O'Neill, Laura Shavin, Philip Collins and Mitch Benn. Show more

The Vote Now Show

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The last of the election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests John Finnemore, Holly Walsh, Isabel Hardman and Pippa Evans. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
John Finnemore
Performer:
Holly Walsh
Performer:
Isabel Hardman
Performer:
Pippa Evans
Producer:
Joe Nunnery
Executive Producer:
Alison Vernon-Smith

Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC

Series 1

Twisted Romance

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A poems selection from the Bard of Salford including I Married a Monster from Outta Space and Avocado Vignette. From 2016. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A poem selection from the Bard of Salford including To A Tikka Shirt, George, 21 Gun Salute Suit and Smooth Operetta. From 2016. Show more

Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC

Series 1

In the O-Zone Zone

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A poem selection from the Bard of Salford including Majorca, Dekko Beach and I Mustn't Go Down to the Sea Again. From 2016. Show more

Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC

Series 1

Crime and Retribution

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A poem selection from the Bard of Salford including 36 Hours, Crazy Mixed Up Killer and Kung Fu International. From 2016. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei Sayle considers how to live an ethical life and recounts the difficulties of tracking down his lost cat. From 2017. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Hunting down a fiddle warbler in Toronto. Sam and Henry are trying to make a bird show – but there’s distractions. From 2016. Show more