<description>&lt;p&gt;It's the moment so many people had been hoping for - Oasis are back. Steve and Jo reunite to tackle the biggest musical story of the year, the return of Noel and Liam. But what do we know about the reunion so far?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley
Written and produced by Paul Sheehan and Phil Smith for BBC Audio&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Steve and Jo reunite to discuss the return of Noel and Liam.

It's the moment so many people had been hoping for - Oasis are back. Steve and Jo reunite to tackle the biggest musical story of the year, the return of Noel and Liam. But what do we know about the reunion so far?Presented by Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley
Written and produced by Paul Sheehan and Phil Smith for BBC Audio

9. The Masterplan… The Rise and Fall and Rise of Oasis

<description>&lt;p&gt;Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Britpop!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Britpop!

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Britpop!

8. To The End

<description>&lt;p&gt;As the 90s hurtled towards a new millennium, Britpop wasn't just making big headlines, it had also become very big business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As money flowed through the UK music industry, everyone was desperate to be part of Cool Britannia. However, with the arrival of money came the arrival of excess.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 7 of The Rise and Fall of Britpop, legendary Evening Session hosts Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq re-unite to look back at what life was like for those in the eye of the storm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Rise and Fall of Britpop was presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq.
It was written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan.
Technical Production by Tim Heffer.
With additional production by Phil Smith.
The Editor for BBC Audio was Helen Hobday.
The Commissioning Producer was Jonathan O’Sullivan.
The Commissioner for Sounds was Will Wilkin.
Archive comes from The Word, Fierce Panda, Channel 4, Hattrick, Steve Lamacq, Peel Acres, Creation Call, Ginger Media and the BBC Archive.
The producers would like to thank all contributors and archive interviewers and interviewees including Matt Everitt, Jax Coombes, Miranda Sawyer, John Harris, Stephen Merchant, Matt Tasker, Dermot O’Leary, Sara Tabar, Anna Richards, Tom Ravenscroft, Sam Cunningham, Chris Morris, Stuart Maconie, Mark Goodier, Georgia Frampton and Snuff.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

As the 90s hurtled towards a new millennium, Britpop had become very big business.

As the 90s hurtled towards a new millennium, Britpop wasn't just making big headlines, it had also become very big business.As money flowed through the UK music industry, everyone was desperate to be part of Cool Britannia. However, with the arrival of money came the arrival of excess.In Episode 7 of The Rise and Fall of Britpop, legendary Evening Session hosts Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq re-unite to look back at what life was like for those in the eye of the storm.The Rise and Fall of Britpop was presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq.
It was written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan.
Technical Production by Tim Heffer.
With additional production by Phil Smith.
The Editor for BBC Audio was Helen Hobday.
The Commissioning Producer was Jonathan O’Sullivan.
The Commissioner for Sounds was Will Wilkin.
Archive comes from The Word, Fierce Panda, Channel 4, Hattrick, Steve Lamacq, Peel Acres, Creation Call, Ginger Media and the BBC Archive.
The producers would like to thank all contributors and archive interviewers and interviewees including Matt Everitt, Jax Coombes, Miranda Sawyer, John Harris, Stephen Merchant, Matt Tasker, Dermot O’Leary, Sara Tabar, Anna Richards, Tom Ravenscroft, Sam Cunningham, Chris Morris, Stuart Maconie, Mark Goodier, Georgia Frampton and Snuff.

7. The Drugs Don't Work

<description>&lt;p&gt;In August 1995, battle lines were drawn and the North vs South rivalry was reignited as Blur and Oasis battled it out for the top spot in the UK charts. What started off as banter soon became a full Britpop war, with offices, classrooms and friendship groups divided.
 
In episode six of The Rise and Fall of Britpop, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley tell the real stories behind the ‘Battle of Britpop’. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen only on BBC Sounds.
 
Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for BBC Music Will Wilkin
A BBC Audio Production&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In August 1995, Blur and Oasis battled it out for the top spot in the UK charts.

In August 1995, battle lines were drawn and the North vs South rivalry was reignited as Blur and Oasis battled it out for the top spot in the UK charts. What started off as banter soon became a full Britpop war, with offices, classrooms and friendship groups divided.
 
In episode six of The Rise and Fall of Britpop, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley tell the real stories behind the ‘Battle of Britpop’. Listen only on BBC Sounds.
 
Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for BBC Music Will Wilkin
A BBC Audio Production

6. It Could Be You - The Battle of Britpop

<description>&lt;p&gt;Despite Blur and Oasis dominating the headlines, one band more than any other came to represent the soaring highs and crushing lows of Britpop - Pulp. From recording in a semi-detached house in Sheffield to writing songs in a tent the night before headlining Glastonbury, the Pulp story has it all. 
 
Thirty years on from the legendary Radio 1 Evening Session, Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq look back at the history of Pulp, discuss the band’s impact and reveal how the intervention of Bob Mortimer and David Bowie might just have saved the 90s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen only on BBC Sounds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 
Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for BBC Music Will Wilkin
A BBC Audio Production&lt;/p&gt;</description>

One band more than any other came to represent the highs and lows of Britpop - Pulp.

Despite Blur and Oasis dominating the headlines, one band more than any other came to represent the soaring highs and crushing lows of Britpop - Pulp. From recording in a semi-detached house in Sheffield to writing songs in a tent the night before headlining Glastonbury, the Pulp story has it all. 
 
Thirty years on from the legendary Radio 1 Evening Session, Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq look back at the history of Pulp, discuss the band’s impact and reveal how the intervention of Bob Mortimer and David Bowie might just have saved the 90s.Listen only on BBC Sounds. 
Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for BBC Music Will Wilkin
A BBC Audio Production

5. Something Changed - Pulp Fiction

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