On The Hour: revisiting a brilliant radio comedy

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The production and sound of the show was an incredible leap forward in terms of concept and ambition.

Also key was the fact that its leading men were not merely comedians.

It isnt until the fourth episode of the first series thatOn The Hoursettles into the programme its fans remember.

The punchlines are incorporated into the news format more effectively.

Within a year hed have his own show on Radio 4.

News anchors and Paxman-esque hosts have become parodies of themselves.

Some headlines appear in your head in Chris Morris voice.