Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Eu And Yours | 20160619 | 20160620 (BBC7) | 
The Now Show: EU & Yours, is a comic take on the EU Referendum, recorded just hours before broadcast, four days before polling stations open. Should we stay or should we go? We definitely won't be giving a definitive answer, but Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and some special guests will be here to help you make up your mind. Presenter ... Steve Punt Presenter ... Hugh Dennis Guest ... Jon Holmes Guest ... Mitch Benn Producer ... Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production. The Now Show: EU and Yours, is a comic take on the EU Referendum, recorded just hours before broadcast, four days before polling stations open. Should we stay or should we go? We definitely won't be giving a definitive answer, but Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and some special guests will be here to help you make up your mind. | |
| 01 | 01 | 20100412 | Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. Chapter 1 Punt and Dennis look at the day's election news. Chapter 2 Mitch Benn Song Mitch Benn hears the starting gun of the election campaign. Chapter 3 Andy Zaltzman takes on John Humphrys Chapter 4 Jon Holmes speech Jon Holmes gives tips on how to make a speech more stirring. Chapter 5 Interview with Peter Oborne Interview with Peter Oborne, political columnist for the Daily Mail. Chapter 6 Fantasy Cricket Fantasy Cricket, with Peter Oborne and Andy Zaltzman. Chapter 7 Audience Question Audience Question: What have you regretted writing down? Punt & Dennis look at the day's election news. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 02 | 20100413 | 
Chapter 1 Punt and Dennis Punt and Dennis look at the day's election news. Chapter 2 Local News Chapter 3 RICHARD STILGOE Song RICHARD STILGOE puts on his dancing shoes. Chapter 4 Campaign Leaflet Do's and Don'ts JOHN FINNEMORE gives us campaign leaflet dos and don'ts. Chapter 5 Interview with JULIA HARTLEY-BREWER Interview with JULIA HARTLEY-BREWER, political columnist for the Sunday Express. Chapter 6 Citizenship Test Citizenship Test, with Julia Harley-Brewer, JOHN FINNEMORE and RICHARD STILGOE. Chapter 7 Audience Question Audience Question: How would you sum up your feelings towards the election on a t-shirt? Punt & Dennis look at the day's election news. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 03 | 20100414 | 
Round Up of Today's News STEVE PUNT rounds up the day's election news. Chapter 2 Local Election News Your local election news. Chapter 3 Voter Apathy MILES JUPP can't be bothered with voter apathy. Chapter 4 Honest Campaign song JAMES SHERWOOD offers the Liberal Democrats an honest campaign anthem. Chapter 5 Australian perspective on the Election SARAH KENDALL gives an Australian perspective on our General Election. Chapter 6 Interview with Michael Cockerell BBC political documentary maker Michael Cockerell talks about the leaders' debates. Chapter 7 JAMES SHERWOOD Song JAMES SHERWOOD presents advice to the leaders in advance of their first televised debate. Chapter 8 Match the Quote to the Leader Chapter 9 Audience Question Audience Question: What questions should be on the British Citizenship Test? Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 04 | 20100419 | 
Punt and Dennis Punt and Dennis look at the day's election news. Chapter 2 Abandoman's rap Abandoman improvise a rap around some policy suggestions. Chapter 3 'Big Society' ANDY ZALTZMAN reports on the 'Big Society'. Chapter 4 Sunderland South SUSAN CALMAN visits Sunderland South to find out if they really get the fastest results. Chapter 5 Change ZOE LYONS reports on the ubiquitousness of the word 'change'. Chapter 6 Interview with GYLES BRANDRETH Interview with GYLES BRANDRETH - what was it like as a candidate on the campaign trail? Chapter 7 Political Dictionary Corner Political Dictionary Corner with ANDY ZALTZMAN and GYLES BRANDRETH Punt & Dennis Punt & Dennis look at the day's election news. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 05 | 20100420 | 
Punt and Dennis Punt and Dennis round up the day's election news. Chapter 2 Gambling in the Election MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE reports on gambling in the election. Chapter 3 Song about the Campaign Trail PHILIP POPE sings a song from the lonesome campaign trail. Chapter 4 The Parties' use of Social Media MARK WATSON guides us through the parties' use of social media. Chapter 5 MATTHEW WRIGHT Interview MATTHEW WRIGHT talks about interviewing politicians and celebrities. Chapter 6 Audience Question Audience Question: What's the finest you've ever cut it to do something important? Punt & Dennis Punt & Dennis round up the day's election news. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 06 | 20100421 | 
Chapter 1 What's New Today? Punt and Dennis round up the day's election news. Chapter 2 The Overlooked John Finnemore takes a look inside his imagination at some really small parties. Chapter 3 The Key Constituent Mitch Benn on living in marginal territory. Chapter 4 The Ballot Box Steve Punt takes a look inside a very important receptacle. Chapter 5 The Mums' Vote Alun Cochrane examines why politicians are after the mums' vote. Chapter 6 Money Talking We ask Robert Peston who really runs Britain. Chapter 7 Financial Just a Minute Our guests explain finance without hesitation, repetition or total confusion. Punt & Dennis round up the day's election news. 6/12: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. | ||
| 01 | 07 | 20100426 | 
Chapter 1 What's new today? Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis update us on the latest political derring-do. Chapter 2 Is First Past the Post past it? Andy Zaltzman examines different voting systems, real and imaginary. Chapter 3 Transatlantic view Tina C considers our leaders debate in song. Chapter 4 Britain in Europe German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn with his view on our election. Chapter 5 PEB 2010 Film critic Mark Kermode takes a look at this election's crop of party broadcasts. Chapter 6 British, German or Hollyood Mark Kermode, Andy Zaltzman, and Henning Wehn guess whether striking quotations come from Westminster, Berlin or Tinseltown. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 08 | 20100427 | 
Chapter 1 The Headlines Punt and Dennis romp through the day's election news like a pair of satirical gazelles. Chapter 2 Nicholas John Shuttleworth reveals the true reason for the Liberal Democrats' resurgence. Chapter 3 Image is Everything Mitch Benn attempts to make himself look electable. Chapter 4 Electopop David Quantick makes us a campaign mixtape. Chapter 5 Leaders' Wives Political columnist for the Evening Standard Anne Mcelvoy discusses the importance of Samantha, Sarah and Miriam. Chapter 6 Whose Desert Island Disc Is It Anyway? Political journalist Anne takes on music journalist David in guessing which political figure picked a given track to take on the island. Chapter 7 Audience Question What have you ever gatecrashed? Punt & Dennis romp through the day's election news like a pair of satirical gazelles. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 09 | 20100428 | 
Chapter 1 Bigotry and the Deficit Punt and Dennis chew over the day's national and local news. Chapter 2 Gordon Brown's Swansong Richie Webb sings what is in Gordon's head. Chapter 3 Leaders' debate advice John Finnemore has found dossiers containing advice for the leaders ahead of the last debate. Chapter 4 Celebrity Endorsement Jon Holmes tries to offer his celebrity support to all the candidates in his local constituency. Chapter 5 Information Overload Susan Calman can't see the wood for the trees when she tries to follow the election campaign. Chapter 6 Special Guest Kate Adie Harking back to a simpler time, Kate tells us tales from the campaign trail. Chapter 7 Was George Formby a floating voter? Richie Webb, armed with a Ukelele, thinks so. Chapter 8 Trivia Quiz: Politically Correct Can Kate Adie and Susan Calman tell fact from fiction in our election history quiz? Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 10 | 20100503 | 
The Final Push Begins(05.55) Punt and Dennis bring us the latest from the campaign trail. Chapter 2 Cutbacks Advice from the Hood(01.45) DOC BROWN raps us some financial sense. Chapter 3 Media Bias(09.00) JOHN FINNEMORE takes a very one-sided view. Chapter 4 Opinion Polling(04.45) HOLLY WALSH investigates the ubiquitous phenomena of opinions polls by doing an opinion poll. Chapter 5 Special Guest: Hugo Rifkind(04.15) A look into the workings of a broadsheet newspaper at election time. Chapter 6 A game of Political Fortunes(04.30) Holly and Hugo try and guess how the studio audience have answered our opinion poll questions. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. Punt and Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Recorded in front of an audience at the Radio Theatre about 4 hours before transmission, this is a very topical comedy show. | ||
| 01 | 11 | 20100504 | 
The Headlines(04.35) Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. Chapter 2 Three in a Bed(01.30) Isy Suttie's take on a classic tune. Chapter 3 Bonkers(03.35) Andi Osho wants a new PM. Chapter 4 Child's Play(05.00) Jon Holmes asks younger people about their political views. Chapter 5 Lie to Me(02.20) Jon Richardson explains why he doesn't mind being deceived. Chapter 6 World News Today(04.35) Zeinab Badawi gives us a global perspective on our election. Chapter 7 Going for Electoral Gold(06.10) We test Zeinab Badawi and Jon Richardson's knowledge of international politics. Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. 11/12: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. | ||
| 01 | 12 LAST | 20100505 |  Chapter 1 News Update, with Impartiality Check(05.30) Punt and Dennis with the latest. Chapter 2 Swingometer-Mania(04.00) Jon Holmes on Election night technology. Chapter 3 We Won't be Happy(01.10) Mitch Benn believes it really doesn't matter who wins. Chapter 4 The First Day(06.00) Hugh Dennis on what's in store for the newly-elected MP. Chapter 5 The Future(04.00) Andy Zaltzman consults his crystal ball to find out what will happen after the results are in. Chapter 6 Being British(04.20) Steve and Hugh ask special guest AA Gill if our election is peculiarly British. Chapter 7 Dimble-be Alright on the Night(05.15) Election night coverage trivia quiz. Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests. 12/12: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a nightly satirical round up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. | ||
| 02 | 01 | 20150417 | 20150424 (BBC7) 20150425 (BBC7) 20150419 (R4) | A series of election specials from the Now Show gang kicks off this evening. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis will host a series of six shows spread across four weeks in the lead up to the General Election. With the help of Jon Holmes, Pippa Evans, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests from across the political spectrum they'll give their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. In the first show there'll be their critique of the second of the leader's debates. In the first episode Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, Pippa Evans, Mitch Benn, Sean Kemp and Nish Kumar. Producers; Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Rachel Wheeley. Executive Producer Alison Vernon-Smith. The Now Show gang present their critique of the second of the leaders' debates. A series of election specials from the Now Show gang kicks off this evening. will host a series of six shows spread across four weeks in the lead up to the General Election. With the help of Jon Holmes, Pippa Evans, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests from across the political spectrum they'll give their own unique take on the election news and shennanigans. In the first show there'll be their critique of the second of the leader's debates. | |
| 02 | 02 | 20150422 | 20150501 (BBC7) 20150502 (BBC7) 20150426 (R4) | A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests to give their own unique take on the week's election shenanigans. Episode two features Pippa Evans, Mitch Benn, Andy Zaltzman, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Lolly Adefope. Producers; Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Rachel Wheeley. Executive Producer Alison Vernon-Smith. A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis Episode two features Pippa Evans, Mitch Benn, Andy Zaltzman and Lolly Adefope. | |
| 02 | 03 | 20150427 | 20150515 (BBC7) 20150516 (BBC7) | 
A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host a series of six shows spread across four weeks in the lead up to the General Election. With the help of Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, Liam Williams and special guest Danny Finklestein, they'll give their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. Producers; Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Rachel Wheeley. Executive Producer Alison Vernon-Smith. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host an election special with special guest Danny Finklestein. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20150501 | 20150508 (BBC7) 20150509 (BBC7) 20150503 (R4) |
A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests to give their own unique take on the week's election shenanigans. Episode four features Laura Shavin, John Robins, Ben Partridge, Deborah Orr and Adam Kay. Producers; Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Rachel Wheeley. Executive Producer Alison Vernon-Smith. The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. Hosted Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis | |
| 02 | 05 | 20150504 | The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests to give their own unique take on the week's election shenanigans. Episode five features Sarah Kendall, Andrew O'Neill, Laura Shavin, Philip Collins and Mitch Benn. Producers; Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Rachel Wheeley. Executive Producer Alison Vernon-Smith. The Now Show gang with a series of election specials, hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis | ||
| 02 | 06 LAST | 20150508 | 20150515 (BBC7) 20150516 (BBC7) 20150510 (R4) | The last in a series of election specials from the Now Show team. STEVE PUNT and HUGH DENNIS are joined by special guests to give their own unique take on the week's shennanigans and the election outcome. Episode six features JOHN FINNEMORE, HOLLY WALSH, ISABEL HARDMAN and PIPPA EVANS. Producers; ALEXANDRA SMITH, JOE NUNNERY and RACHEL WHEELEY. Executive Producer ALISON VERNON-SMITH. The last of the election specials from the Now Show team. With Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. | |
| 03 | 20170604 | 20170605 (BBC7) | Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of the election. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators...The Now Show team look across the political spectrum, giving their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. Counting on your vote this week - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Geoff Norcott, Andy White, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner. Plus an interview with pollster Damian Lyons-Lowe... Recorded on day of transmission at The Glee Club in Birmingham. Written by the cast, with additional material from Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Robin Morgan, Jack Chisnall and Will Hislop. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Production Co-ordinator: Beverly Tagg Assistant Producer: Benjamin Sutton BBC Studios Production. Recorded mere hours before transmission, the Now Show team look across the political spectrum, giving their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. Produced by Adnan Ahmed | ||
| 03 | 01 | 20170521 | 20170522 (BBC7) 20170522 | Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of the election. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators... Canvassing for your vote this week, Steve and Hugh are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Tiffany Stevenson, Luke Kempner, Freya Parker and Soumaya Keynes. Recorded mere hours before transmission, the Now Show team look across the political spectrum, giving their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. Written by the cast, with additional material from Gareth Gwynn, Jane Lamacraft, Mike Shephard, Robin Morgan and Jenny Laville. Produced by Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production. | |
| 03 | 02 | 20170528 | 20170529 (BBC7) | Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of the election. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators... Joining Steve and Hugh for hustings - Jake Yapp, Ellie Taylor, Luke Kempner and Emma Sidi. Plus an interview from Thomas Kielinger. Written by the cast, with additional material from Gareth Gwynn, Tom Neenan, Catherine Brinkworth and Jenny Laville Recorded mere hours before transmission, the Now Show team look across the political spectrum, giving their own unique take on the election news and shenanigans. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Production Co-ordinator: Tamara Shilham Assistant Producer: Benjamin Sutton BBC Studios Production. Produced by Adnan Ahmed |
Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1