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Things Can Only Get Worse

Things Can Only Get Worse

  • Radio comedy
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

An adaptation of John O'Farrell's memoir which explores two decades of political turmoil. Also features Hugh Dennis, Jan Ravens, Doon Mackichan and Lewis Macleod.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - 1997-2001

Election night 1997 ushered in a new era. Tony Blair promised a brave new future to the sound of M-People singing Things Can Only Get Better. That was certainly true for Professor Brian Cox. But the shine of that election victory is a distant memory in 2018. Just how did we get here?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 29th June 2018
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Monday 9th August 2021 11:30pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
John O'Farrell Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Ensemble Actor
Jan Ravens Ensemble Actor
Doon Mackichan Ensemble Actor
Lewis Macleod Ensemble Actor
Writing team
John O'Farrell Writer
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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