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The must-have look at the world from the team behind Radio 4''s THE NOW SHOW.THE NOW SHOW BOOK boldly tackles all the superlatives that other books avoid. It does this by means of making stuff up and scrupulously avoiding too much research, insight, or fact. Unless the fact is funnier. And legal to mention. Split into illuminating subject sections, categories include:Biggest Scare StoryWorst Political GaffeMost Hated Corporate JargonMost Annoying Recorded AnnouncementMost Stressful Special OccasionMost Baffling CommercialMost Inaccurate Weather Forecast - and many more!With Marcus Brigstocke and Mitch Benn adding their own fine touches, this book is a fascinating, engrossing - and brilliantly entertaining - look at the modern world ...

25 episodes of the flagship topical comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisThe Now Show is a much-loved stalwart of radio comedy. Featuring some of the best and brightest contemporary comedians, this award-winning show takes a satirical look at the news through a mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, as well as interview segments in which experts in their field explain the facts behind the headlines.NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensiveCast and creditsPresented by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisWritten by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the castAdditional material by Simon Alcock, Bisha K Ali, Ed Amsden, Liam Beirne, Catherine Bohart, Madeleine Brettingham, Catherine Brinkworth, Emma Cahill, Sarah Campbell, Jack Chisholm, Jack Chisnall, Tom Coles, Jenny Collier, Clint Edwards, Sara Gibbs, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Ben Hillyar, Will Hislop, Dan Hooper, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Rosie Jones, Athena Kugblenu, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Stuart Laws, Laura Major, Elaine Malcolmson, David Mayes, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Tom Neenan, Benjamin Partridge, Charlotte Pearson, Saskia Preston, Heidi Regan, Mike Shephard, Ian Smith, Katie Storey, Andy WoltonProduced by Joe Nunnery, Adnan Ahmed, Katie Tyrrell, Victoria Lloyd and Matt StrongeA BBC Studios ProductionSeries 50 featuring: Katy Brand, Lisa Jên Brown, Jack Carroll, Daliso Chaponda, Peter Curran, Pippa Evans, Julian Fisher, Kerry Godliman, Ivo Graham, Luke Kempner, Mae Martin, Andrew Maxwell, Trevor Morris, Tudur Owen, Rich Peppiatt, Al Porter, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard McLean, Jess Robinson, Danny Sriskandarajah, Maeve Shearlaw, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Lord Alan West of Spithead, Jake Yapp, Andy Zaltzman The Vote Now Show featuring: Pippa Evans, John Humphrys, Luke Kempner, Thomas Kielinger, Soumaya Keynes, Damian Lyons-Lowe, Geoff Norcott, Freya Parker, Emma Sidi, Matthew Shaddick, Tiffany Stevenson, Ellie Taylor, Andy White, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanThe Now Show at the Fringe featuring: Fern Brady, Loyiso Gola, The Doug Anthony All Stars and Tommy SheppardSeries 51 featuring: Eshaan Akhbar, Doug Allan, Gemma Arrowsmith, Kwame Asante, Angela Barnes, Ashley Blaker, Fern Brady, Tamar Broadbent, Daliso Chaponda, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Pippa Evans, Graham Fellows, George Fouracres, Gareth Gwynn, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Kae Kurd, Tez Ilyas, Gráinne Maguire, Catherine Mayer, Tom Nestrop, John O’Farrell, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, David Quantick, Tim Shipman, William Sitwell, Vikki Stone, Sindhu Vee, Sophie Willan, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanSeries 52 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Daniel Barker, Beardyman, Marcus Brigstocke, Jen Brister, Tamar Broadbent, Desiree Burch, Pippa Evans, Michael Fish, George Fouracres, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Robin Ince, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Tom Kington, Olga Koch, Mae Martin, Rose Matafeo, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Ahir Shah, Ola Svensson, Ellie Taylor, Phil Wang, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanEdinburgh Fringe Special featuring: Karen Bartke, Stephen Buchanan, Luke Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Paul Mayhew-Archer

Three more series of the flagship comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisThe Now Show returns to put a smile on your face from a safe distance, with more topical sketches, stand-up, songs and chat.In these 19 episodes, recorded from their home studios and broadcast to a remote audience, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by a plethora of special guests including Lucy Porter, Huge Davies, Gemma Arrowsmith, Zoe Lyons, George Fouracres, Jena Friedman, Darren Harriott, Lost Voice Guy, Eshaan Akbar, Jessica Fostekew, Chris McCausland, Daliso Chaponda, Janine Harouni and Laura Lexx.With their characteristic wit and satirical flair, they crack wise at all things news, from the COVID-19 disruption and the vaccine rollout to Dominic Cummings'' resignation, the US presidential election, Harry and Meghan''s explosive Oprah Winfrey interview, Boris Johnson''s new briefing room and the upcoming 2022 ''Festival of Brexit''.NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensiveCast and creditsPresented by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisWritten by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the castAdditional material by Jeffrey Aidoo, Simon Alcock, Donald Alexander, Rebecca Bain, Liam Beirne, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Catherine Brinkworth,Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Laura Claxton, Tasha Dhanraj, Charlie Dinkin, Toussaint Douglas, Tania Edwards, Hannah Fairweather, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Georgie Flinn, Charlie George, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Rajiv Karia, Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu, Ola Labib, Helena Langdon, Jenny Laville,Laura Major,Ambika Mod, Robin Morgan, Mo Omar, Mary O''Connell, Alfie Packham, Mike Shepherd,Katie Storey, Josh WellerProduced by Adnan Ahmed, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd and Pete StraussProduction Co-ordinators: Caroline Barlow and Carina AndrewsEditor/Engineer: David ThomasA BBC Studios ProductionSeries 56 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Joe Barnes, Sara Barron, Scott Bennett, Huge Davies, George Fouracres, Dominic Frisby, Darren Harriott, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Robin Morgan, Geoff Norcott, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Kai Samra, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Andy ZaltzmanSeries 57 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Josh Berry, Catherine Bohart, Huge Davies, Sophie Duker, Flo and Joan, Jena Friedman, George Fouracres, Ivo Graham, Darren Harriott, Harry and Chris, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Sarah Keyworth, Matt Kirshen, Lost Voice Guy, Zoe Lyons, Patrick Maguire, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Jess Robinson, Emma Sidi, Tim Sutton, Ellie Taylor, Felicity WardSeries 58 featuring: Eshaan Akbar, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Karen Bartke, Beardyman, Ken Cheng, Daliso Chaponda, Alun Cochrane, Huge Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Chiara Goldsmith, Felix Hagen, Janine Harouni, Kieran Hodgson, Luke Kempner, Sooz Kempner, Laura Lexx, Ria Lina, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott, Katie Norris, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Jess Robinson, Tim Sutton, Ellie TaylorFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 6 March-10 April 2020 (Series 56), 30 October-4 December 2020 (Series 57), 26 February-9 April 2021 (Series 58)© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The complete series 1-3 of the spoof true crime series, written by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh DennisMichael Feydeau, alias TV''s much-loved Inspector Niblett, and crime expert David Pershore (the bestselling author of A Nice Sit Down with Some Horrific Murders) go on a thrilling journey through the gruesome history of crime, digging deep into the vaults of villainy to exhume dastardly cases of theft, intrigue, deception, fraud, murder, murder and a touch more murder.Using a daring mixture of reconstructions, interviews, music and specially made noises, they serve up the twisted tales of spying skulduggery, wartime treason, the mysterious curse of an Egyptian mummy, and a fallen medieval monk. Also on the menu are a mélange of multi-murderers, a strange death by cutlery, a vanishing lord and a fiendish case of felony afloat...Starring Hugh Dennis as Feydeau and Steve Punt as Pershore, this sensational send-up of the true crime genre also features guest stars Emma Kennedy, Simon Greenall, Chris Pavlo, Olivia Colman, Ewan Bailey and Steven Kynman.Production creditsWritten by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh DennisProduced and directed by Adam BromleyWith Emma Kennedy, Simon Greenall, Chris Pavlo, Olivia Colman, Ewan Bailey, Steven KynmanFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 September-24 October 2001 (Series 1), 15 May-5 June 2002 (Series 2), 2-23 April 2003 (Series 3)© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd(p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

All three series of the satirical sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, following the fortunes of a hapless backbench MPEver since he fell off the stage live on Question Time, Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge has been stuck in political limbo. Struggling with a tiny majority and a career that''s going nowhere, he''s caught between the impossible demands of his constituents and the dictates of Westminster - and constantly afflicted by the bane of all politicians: events.Whether he''s getting wound up about a wind farm, saving his party agent from a rabid Russian oligarch, fending off accusations of financial irregularities or losing a laptop full of top-secret government reports, life never runs smoothly for the beleaguered backbencher. So when an old friend makes him an attractive job offer, will he give up his seat for a cushy corporate role - or battle on in the hope that things can only get better?Written by comedy kings and Now Show hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, this sparkling sitcom was first broadcast in 2005, and still feels topical and relevant today. James Fleet stars as Duncan Stonebridge, with a stellar supporting cast including Simon Greenall, Geoffrey McGivern, Sally Hawkins and Sarah Solemani.Production creditsWritten by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisProduced and directed by Adam Bromley and Dawn EllisCastDuncan - James FleetArthur/Tom - Simon GreenallJane/Sue - Rachel AtkinsNorman/Roger - Geoffrey McGivernFennella - Sally HawkinsLady Harriet - Geraldine McNultySue - Matilda ZieglerNeil - Neil EdmondRuth - Sarah SolemaniWith Jenny Cox, Dominic Coleman, Sue Elliott-Nicholls, Lucy Montgomery, Neil Edmond, Hugh Dixon, Beth Chalmers, Manjeet Mann and Dan MershFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 May-30 June 2005 (Series 1), 3 October-7 November 2006 (Series 2), 7 October-11 November 2008 (Series 3)© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Three series of the Sony Award-winning BBC Radio comedy showA fast-paced mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, The Now Show takes an off-the-wall look at world events, blending satire and silliness to poke fun at politics and lampoon the news.In these 18 episodes from 2014 and 2015, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Jon Culshaw. Joining them are a raft of comedians including Nathan Caton, Elis James, Sara Pascoe, Aditi Mittal, Alex Edelman and Alexei Sayle, as they dissect the headlines with their scalpel of wit.Everything is fair game and a potential target for the team, and topics under the spotlight include the Scottish independence referendum; the UN climate summit; 3-parent babies; fox hunting and whether or not Pluto is a planet. David Quantick ponders the Proms; Nish Kumar wonders if Monopoly is to blame for economic inequality; and Jon Holmes explain how the British Army is waging war through social media.Plus, the team pose the traditional Audience Questions, including ''What have you observed that demands explanation?'', ''What gadget or invention do you most regret buying?'' and ''What irritates you so much you''d be prepared to go to prison?''Cast and creditsPresented by Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and Jon CulshawWritten by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the castAdditional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Sarah Campbell, Chris Coltrane, Tom Crowley, Max Davis, Alice Gregg, Gareth Gwynn, Gaby Hutchinson-Crouch, Jon Hunter, Nadia Kamil, Jane Lamacraft, Sarah Morgan, Carrie Quinlan, Andy WooltonProduced by Alexandra Smith and Joe NunneryA BBC Studios ProductionSeries 44 featuring: Mitch Benn, Nathan Caton, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Elis James, Nish Kumar, Terry Mynott, Sara Pascoe, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Laura Shavin, Iain Stirling, Holly WalshSeries 45 featuring: Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Pippa Evans, Rich Hall, John Finnemore, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Adam Kay, Nish Kumar, Aditi Mittal, Laura Shavin, Vikki StoneSeries 46 featuring: Mitch Benn, Peter Bradshaw, Rory Cellan-Jones, Alex Edelman, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Faisal Islam, Alice Lowe, Elis James, Emma John, Sarah Kendall, Tom Peck, David Quantick, Alexei Sayle, Laura Shavin, Gemma Whelan, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 September-17 October 2014 (Series 44), 9 January-13 February 2015 (Series 45), 3 July-7 August 2015 (Series 46)© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present three more series of the much-loved BBC Radio comedy showA long-time favourite of Friday night comedy fans, The Now Show presents the headlines through sketches, songs and stand-up, providing a wry, satirical perspective on UK and world events.In these 19 episodes from 2015 and 2016, hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by some of the brightest and best comedy writers and performers - including Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Mae Martin, Adam Kay and Nish Kumar - for an entertaining romp through the worlds of politics, popular culture and current affairs.Topics tackled include the Paris terror attacks, the Panama Papers, the EU referendum and its aftermath, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and puppets. Plus, on its 100th anniversary, Jake Yapp makes a plea for us to keep British Summer Time 365 days a year; Ellie Taylor explains why Millennials are so anxious; Jon Holmes denounces our increasingly selfie-obsessed society and Andy Zaltzman makes an argument for sport to save us all. And as Christmas approaches, the team take a trip to a cat café, and celebrate the season with a Political Panto...NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensiveCast and creditsPresented by Steve Punt and Hugh DennisWritten by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the castAdditional material by Liam Beirne, Rose Biggin, Catherine Bohart, Sarah Campbell, Rebecca Channon, Max Davis, Sophie Duker, Gareth Gwynn, Jon Hunter, Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch, Marc Jones, Dan Kiss, Jane Lamacraft, Jenny Laville, Laura Major, Robin Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Michael Odewale, Carrie Quinlan, Clare Wetton, Tom Whalley, Andy WoltonProduced by Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and Adnan AhmedA BBC Studios ProductionSeries 47 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Georgie Bingham, Pippa Evans, John Finnemore, Sofie Hagen, Dr Phil Hammond, Harry the Piano, Jon Holmes, Tez Ilyas, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Robert Peston, Grace Petrie, David Quantick, Jess Ransom, Jasper Rees, John Robins, Emily Taylor, Dr Gabrielle Walker, Holly Walsh, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanSeries 48 featuring: Gemma Arrowsmith, Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Luke Harding, Isabel Hardman, Harry The Piano, Dr Nick Hawes, Jon Holmes, Alice Jones, Zoe Lyons, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Lucy Porter, Jessica Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Christoph Scheuermann, Felicity Spector, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Mike Wilmot, Jake Yapp, Andy ZaltzmanSeries 49 featuring: James Acaster, Gemma Arrowsmith, Dane Baptiste, Matt Burgess, Pippa Evans, Tez Ilyas, Greg Jenner, Adam Kay, Luke Kempner, Sarah Kendall, Nish Kumar, Dr Tomila Lankina, Mae Martin, Freya Parker, Rachel Parris, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jess Ransom, Suzi Ruffell, Vikki Stone, Ellie Taylor, Xenia Wickett, Andy ZaltzmanFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 November-18 December 2015 (Series 47), 4 March-8 April 2016 (Series 48), 4 November-16 December 2016 (Series 49)© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The final three scurrilous series of the award-winning comedy show

For over 25 years, The Now Show amused the nation with topical stand-up, sketches and songs, before bringing the comedy to a close at the end of Series 64. But now, you can re-live the final three sparkling series, as Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and special guests take aim at the headlines for the final time.

Bringing their quips, quick wit and a quiver full of satirical arrows are comedians including Laura Lexx, Ian Smith, Sarah Keyworth, Olga Koch, Janine Harouni, Ahir Shah, Alex Kealy and Helen Bauer. Rhys James presents his foolproof guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis; Daliso Chaponda discusses the big problem of small boat crossings; Laura Smyth navigates her way through all the strikes and Ken Cheng uses air fryers to help explain his frustration with the housing market.

There’s also music from Beardyman, who sings about the upcoming robot apocalypse; Jess Robinson, with a song inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow''s ''slalom witch trial''; Jazz Emu, who’s auditioning to be the in-flight entertainment on Elon Musk''s ''SpaceX and Rachel Parris, who gives us her musical take on what’s truly scary at Halloween.

So sit back and enjoy the freewheeling fun, as the team give us their sensational swansong in these 18 hilarious episodes.

NB: Contains humour and language that some listeners may find offensive

Cast and credits

Presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis

Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with the cast

Additional material by Luke Beddows, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Campbell, Carl Carzana, Cody Dahler, Tasha Dhanraj, Kate Dehnert, Hugh Dennis, Chris Douch, David Duncan, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Jules Garnett, Alex Garrick-Wright, Jade Gebbie, Cameron Loxdale, Laura Major, Pravanya Pillay, Christina Riggs, Mike Shephard, Katie Storey, Zoe Tomalin

Produced by Pete Strauss and Sasha Bobak

Executive Producers: James Robinson, Pete Strauss and Richard Morris

Production Co-ordinators: Sarah Nicholls and Katie Baum

Sound: Marc Willcox, John Hemingway, Gary Newman and John Boland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 17 March-21 April 2023 (Series 62), 3 November-8 December 2023 (Series 63), 15 March-19 April 2024 (Series 64)

© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Robert Hardy stars in this political satire from the writer of Absolute Power and In the RedMedia mogul Lord Malan is the billionaire owner of The Blue Touch Paper, an old-fashioned, hard-right weekly magazine with traditional Conservative values. But the paper is so true blue, it’s losing its touch. Sales are falling and circulation is down – mainly because its core readers are either on the brink of death or foam-flecked with rage. It’s time for a new editor, and political commentator Anna is sure she’s a shoo-in for the position.Much to her disappointment, however, Malan picks a different candidate: Keith, the Guardian’s token Tory, who champions compassionate Conservatism. Nicknamed ‘Toynbee’, he’s tasked with turning the paper around. If he doesn’t succeed, he’ll be out of a job – and Anna and her friends on the Tory back bench are determined to make sure he fails… With the help of the rest of his team – PA Katrina and posh gossip columnist Giles, a.k.a. ‘Louche’ – can Keith set The Blue Touch Paper alight, or will his career fizzle out like a damp squib?Created and written by Mark Tavener in collaboration with Steve Punt, this sparkling sitcom was his final radio series before his death in 2007. It stars Robert Hardy as Lord Malan, Tony Gardner as Keith, Amelia Bullmore as Anna, Michael Maloney as Giles and Rachel Atkins as Katrina.Written by Mark Tavener and Steve PuntProduced by Dawn EllisCastLord Malan – Robert HardyKeith – Tony GardnerAnna – Amelia BullmoreGiles – Michael MaloneyKatrina – Rachel AtkinsBeverly – Saskia WickhamWith Beth Chalmers, Simon Treves, Eve Webster and Stephen CritchlowFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-25 July 2007© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The BBC Radio 4 show where Steve Punt turns private investigator, examining little mysteries that perplex, amuse and beguile. His methods may be unconventional but he gets the job done in this collection of all 17 epsiodes from series 1-5 of Punt PI.Ranging from the bizarre to the macabre, he investigates the following tantalising cases: Series 1: Steve probes cases including; a couple who find 400 false legs beneath their floor, missing steam trains hidden in case of nuclear war and Britian''s own Bermuda triangle. Series 2: Steve investigates whether Hitler really was going to set up and HQ in Balham, goes on the trail of TV detector vans and searches for the real Manchurian Candidate. Series 3: The PI turns his hand to investigating the cases of Argelton, a place only existing on internet maps, whether the Nazis developed flying saucer technology, a search for Queen Victoria''s voice and a curse of crying boy paintings. Series 4: Steve delves into the mysteries of a poisoned partridge, the disappearance of a film about David LLoyd George, and the site for the epic Battle of Wattling Street. Series 5: Our diligent investigator is called on to look into a pensioner''s secret stash of arms, the 1928 Charfield Rail crash and a 400 year-old case of a missing person.Produced by Laurence GrissellA BBC Studios production