The Way It Is: The Complete BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series by Simon Evans

The Way It Is: The Complete BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series

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AuthorSimon Evans
NarratorSimon Evans, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Dave Lamb, Chris Pavlo, Laura Shavin, Phil Cornwell, Fiona Allen, Full Cast
Runtime19h08m
PublishedJuly 9, 2026
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (602 ratings)
CategoriesArts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Radio, Comedy & Humor, Performing Arts
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Set in a fictional newsroom full of hilarious personalities, this spoof series takes a satirical look at the news. This topical news spoof show, The Way It Is, ran for five series on BBC Radio 4 between 1998 and 2001. Presented by fictional newsreaders Richard Richard (Simon Evans) and Lolly...

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