Six years after the last series was first broadcast, "The Daily Mirror" called "Round the Horne" "the last great radio show". In 2002 "The Spectator" described it as "one of the great radio successes"; the following year William Cook wrote in "The Guardian" that the show, "boasted a wonderful writing team" and "bestrode the airwaves like a colossus, reaching an audience of 15 million – the sort of ratings most current comedies can only dream about." In 2005 "The Sunday Times" referred to it as "One of the best-loved shows of all time." "Punch" commented that the series was probably the last comedy show on radio to have a huge following. According to Took, "Round the Horne" was broadcast when radio was considered to be on the wane when compared to television; such was the show's popularity, many thought radio would continue to be a leading form of entertainment.