The Rise and Fall of Oasis - Episode 8 - Live Forever?

With both Liam and Noel having successful solo careers, and a new generation of fans discovering Oasis, there is endless talk of the band getting back together. And whilst they seem to have been staying out of each other’s way, the constant jibing has moved to social media. We look at what the band means to a new generation of fans, and if they ever will just give each other a call?

The Rise and Fall of Oasis was presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq. It was written by Paul Sheehan and Philip Smith. Technical production by Tim Heffer and Sarah Hockley with additional production by Berni Botto, Anna Richards and Merrily Grout. The Editor for BBC Audio was Helen Hobday, the commissioning producer was Hannah Clapham and the Commissioner for BBC Sounds was Will Wilkin. It was produced for BBC Audio by Philip Smith and Paul Sheehan.

Archive comes from - The Brits, Channel 4, ITV, MTV, CBC Radio, 9News, Sky One Productions, OasisMediaArchive and the BBC Archive.

The producers wish to thank all the contributors and archive interviewers and interviewees including: Matt Everitt, Dermot O'Leary, Ben Walker, Christine Boar, Anna Richards, Zane Lowe, Mark Radcliffe, John Wilson, Paul Kobrak, Mista Jam, John Harris, Felix White, Stephen Sackur, Hannah Farrell, Jolie MacKereth, Elizabeth Alker, Mark Goodier, Shaun Keaveny, Tony Visconti, Brian Cannon and Lisa Moorish.

The Rise and Fall of Oasis - Episode 7 - Fade Away… A Plum In Paris

Oasis during the 2000s dutifully continue to play the hits to a committed and enthusiastic audience. However, when the final show does eventually come, it’s a largely unsatisfying end for a band that always seemed stronger than the rest. Oasis. Killed, by a plum. In a portacabin. In Paris.

The Rise and Fall of Oasis - Episode 6 - Where Did It All Go Wrong? The Death Of A Party

As the millennium approaches, Oasis are no longer sound tracking a generation. They are flat and limping along; trying, in vain, to find their place in a shifting musical environment. Noel chooses this period to get clean but he, and Liam, have divorces pending. Bonehead and Guigsy leave the group, and the band release ‘Standing on the Shoulder of Giants’ - their comedown album. Add to this, their “worst gig ever” live at Wembley stadium and a fight in Barcelona that will fundamentally alter the brother’s relationship. And we look at how the tabloid demand for the band lead to cases of phone hacking and leaks within the camp.