 Despite this - and the largely good critical response - the BBC announced in October 2006 that it would not recommission the programme.The name of the series has a double meaning - postal workers 'sort' mail for delivery and "sorted" is a common British slang word for accomplishment or good order.Producer Steve Lightfoot said of the series; "The warmth, wit and camaraderie of these very ordinary blokes ensures they can see each other through whatever life throws at them.