Men were wearing florescent coats and looking officious, trying to hold the crowds back while a saloon car waited at the main doors to pick up a guest.

What was going on? Jo Whiley had had Gwen Stefani on her show earlier that day. Were the expectant crowds waiting for her to make her exit. Was another star guest in the building? Dale Winton? The Chuckle Brothers? Keith Harris and Orville?

To add to the excitement and sense of occasion a PA system had been installed, piping out Radio 4 to the crowds.

So I asked a member of the crowd what was going on. The answer? A fire drill!!!

Now tell me when was the last time your company had a fire drill and while you waited outside, you were entertained by a PA system?

I guess management must be deperate to keep employee grumbles and moans at bay.

Next time? I'd leave them at their desks.

Can you believe this?