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Feb 2021
29m 40s

The Now Show - 26th February - ft Jess F...

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!

In the first show of the new series, they are joined by Jessica Fostekew who relays her time volunteering in a vaccination centre. Ken Cheng talks about his experiences as a Chinese Briton plus music from Beardyman...

Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Gemma Arrowsmith

Producer: Adnan Ahmed Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews Editor/Engineer: David Thomas

BBC Studios Production

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