The Way It Is – Classic Radio 4 Comedy
The Way It Is is a topical news spoof show which ran for five series, each of eight shows, on BBC Radio 4 between 1998 and 2001. You can find more broadcast info here.
To date, it hasn’t been repeated on Radio 4, or even Radio 7 – the home of BBC Radio reruns, since its original broadcast, and this is a shame as it was an exceptionally funny piece of radio performed and produced by an exceptionally talented group of people, which include, but are not limited to Dave Lamb, Simon Evans, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Fiona Allen.
I’m looking for any recordings of The Way It Is, but to date have only managed four, all from the excellent Radioarchive, where you can download them from here. If you can’t get from there, drop me a line and I’ll figure out a way of getting them to you.
So, to repeat, I am looking for any recordings of The Way It Is, with the intention of building a complete set. If you have any, I’d be extremely greatful if you could get in touch.
