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The Now Show: Series 45
- Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 topical comedy
- Narrated by: full cast, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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The Now Show: Series 46
- Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 topical comedy
- By: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Narrated by: full cast, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present six episodes of topical stand-up comedy, sketches and songs with the help of Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guests.
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The Now Show: Series 50-52
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Full Cast
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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The 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. In these three series, hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests.
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The Now Show: Series 53-55
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: full cast, Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Original Recording
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In these 20 episodes, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are accompanied by a wealth of special guests including Phil Wang, Rose Matafeo, Beardyman, Ahir Shah, Sindhu Vee, Ken Cheng, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Pierre Novellie and Lucy Porter (who also takes a turn as guest host). As ever, they give us their searing hot satirical take on subjects ranging from Trump, Brexit and the 2019 General Election to NASA spacewalks, social media and the Spice Girls reunion.
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The Now Show (Complete Series 38)
- By: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show (Complete Series 39)
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, John Finnemore, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
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The Now Show: Series 39: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by guests including John Finnemore, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin to present a comedic breakdown of the news.
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The Now Show: Series 48
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy Panel Show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Six more episodes of biting satirical wit from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn and guests, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November and December 2016. Duration: 3 hours approx.
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The Now Show: Series 46
- Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 topical comedy
- By: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Narrated by: full cast, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present six episodes of topical stand-up comedy, sketches and songs with the help of Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guests.
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The Now Show: Series 50-52
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Full Cast
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The 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. In these three series, hosts Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests.
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The Now Show: Series 53-55
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: full cast, Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In these 20 episodes, presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are accompanied by a wealth of special guests including Phil Wang, Rose Matafeo, Beardyman, Ahir Shah, Sindhu Vee, Ken Cheng, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (as Flo and Joan), Suzi Ruffell, Emma Sidi, Pierre Novellie and Lucy Porter (who also takes a turn as guest host). As ever, they give us their searing hot satirical take on subjects ranging from Trump, Brexit and the 2019 General Election to NASA spacewalks, social media and the Spice Girls reunion.
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The Now Show (Complete Series 38)
- By: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show (Complete Series 39)
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, John Finnemore, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Original Recording
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The Now Show: Series 39: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by guests including John Finnemore, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin to present a comedic breakdown of the news.
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The Now Show: Series 48
- The BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy Panel Show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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Six more episodes of biting satirical wit from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn and guests, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November and December 2016. Duration: 3 hours approx.
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The Now Show: Series 47
- Six Episodes of the BBC Radio 4 Topical Comedy
- By: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Narrated by: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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Six more episodes of the topical comedy show that takes a satirical look at the news, presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. An entertaining blend of stand-up, sketches and songs, The Now Show sees presenters Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis joined by a host of special guests for a comic romp through the latest news, events and issues.
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P.G. Wodehouse Volume 1
- The Jeeves Collection
- By: P.G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 40 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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“I have the honour to offer up to you, thanks to the good people of Audible, a selection of some of my very favourite Wodehouse. If these stories are new to you I hope it will be the beginning of a lifelong pleasure, if some or all are familiar I hope you will welcome them like old friends.” (Stephen Fry). Audible Studios presents this brand new performance by Stephen Fry of some of his favourite Jeeves stories from P.G. Wodehouse, with an exclusive introduction.
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Wrong voice...
- By TC on 19-12-20
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The Now Show Series 49
- The BBC Radio 4 topical comedy panel show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Seven more episodes of biting satirical wit from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn and guests, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November and December 2016. Duration: 3 hours approx.
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Dead Ringers: Series 19: Series 16 Plus Christmas Specials
- The BBC Radio 4 Impressions Show
- By: Tom Jamieson, Nev Fountain
- Narrated by: Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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The Dead Ringers team is back for another series of the topical comedy show that will go on forever - much like the Brexit negotiations. In these six shows, the entire cast of the Tory leadership election makes an appearance - even that one who no-one’s ever heard of. Plus, Theresa May brings her Withdrawal Agreement in to The Repair Shop, the Queer Eye gang gives Ann Widdecombe a makeover and British superheroes the National Treasures welcome their newest member: Lorraine Kelly.
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Just gets better
- By Lesley Goodman on 02-07-20
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The Tim Vine Chat Show
- Series 1 and 2 Plus Specials
- By: Tim Vine
- Narrated by: Tim Vine
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Tim Vine and the Great British public are the stars of this side-splitting radio chat show, featuring his trademark wonderful wordplay, quickfire gags and silly songs. Internationally acclaimed master of the one-liner, Tim Vine, travels the length and breadth of Britain on a quest to hear the funny, strange and surprising life stories of his live audience – while simultaneously taking the opportunity to showcase his world-famous jokes and preposterous songs.
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One of my favourite comedy shows ever
- By Thomas Sando on 19-07-20
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The News Quiz: Through the Years
- Vintage Highlights from the Topical Radio 4 Comedy Panel Show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Barry Norman, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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A finely matured selection of episodes from the long-running topical Radio 4 panel show, chaired by Barry Norman, Barry Took, Simon Hoggart, Sandi Toksvig and Miles Jupp. These 14 archive editions, all published for the first time, span the decades from 1978 to 2017 and recall the headline-grabbing issues, incidents and individuals of yesteryear.
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Nostalgic Bliss
- By G Noble on 14-11-20
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The Best of The Now Show
- By: Brigstocke, Benn, Holmes, and others
- Narrated by: Punt & Dennis, Brigstocke, Benn, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches, and songs, along with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, and Marcus Brigstock, in an hour-long download-only special. This compilation features the highlights from the last five years.
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Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers
- Series 1 and 2
- By: Andy Hamilton
- Narrated by: Andy Hamilton
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
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Andy Hamilton is a familiar and much-loved voice on Radio 4. With this collection he presents a collection of observations and reminiscences about both his personal life and his 40 years working in comedy. Andy looks at Childhood, Politics, The Human Body and Animals. Using comic observation and personal anecdotes he explores each theme, examining how much (or how little) things have changed in the 60-ish years he's been on this planet.
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Pure gold.
- By Mary Carnegie on 23-09-19
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The News Quiz: Series 100
- The Topical BBC Radio 4 Comedy Panel Show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Zoe Lyons, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
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It’s the 100th series of The News Quiz – let the centennial celebrations commence! To mark the occasion, each of these eight episodes is presented by a different guest host from the world of comedy, who keeps the chair warm in their own inimitable style (and with their cushion of choice). Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Patrick Kielty, Andrew Maxwell, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Andy Zaltzman, Phil Wang and Nish Kumar lead a panel of guests as they dissect the latest political machinations and round up news stories both big and small.
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Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV 1
- By: Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, and others
- Narrated by: Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, and others
- Length: 57 mins
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Mock the Week regularly produces the sharpest and funniest comedy on TV. With Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, and Andy Parsons, it's no surprise. Here is the material that didn't make it to our screens!
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Don't waste you money/credit
- By Lesley Goodman on 02-01-21
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That Mitchell and Webb Sound: Radio Series 1
- By: David Mitchell, Robert Webb
- Narrated by: David Mitchell, Robert Webb
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
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More sketches from the inside-out world of David Mitchell and Robert Webb, including what James Bond is really like as a party guest, and the rather too exciting world of Rabbit Newsnight. Their distinctive and lopsided view of the world includes the worst possible name for a dry cleaning shop; the brave and dangerous work of Hairdressers Sans Frontiers; and the tragic consequences when a stray piece of ham goes unchecked.
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Touching Cloth
- By PP Merge on 28-10-06
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Dead Ringers
- Highlights from Series 1, 2 & 3 of the BBC TV show
- By: BBC Radio Comedy
- Narrated by: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Kevin Connelly, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
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Enter a surreal universe where David Dickinson goes looking for weapons of mass destruction in 'Weapons Hunt', the Queen sells off the royal jewels on the QVC shopping channel and Delia Smith turns homicidal and starts cooking up the competition. Elsewhere, Anne Robinson votes off The Weakest Disciple, and Simon Schama and David Starkey battle it out - literally - in order to become television's leading historian.
Summary
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present six episodes of topical stand-up comedy, sketches and songs with the help of Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guests. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January and February 2015.