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Season 1 – Drop the Dead Donkey

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Hilarious comedy about a British TV newsroom.

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Margaret Lyons New York Times 01/03/2025
Its 65 episodes have a linear story, but the show is mostly episodic, and its brainy zingers and physical comedy don’t require much buy in; you can watch any episode or season and absolutely get the gist. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Duncan

Gus Hedges

Jeff Rawle

George Dent

Haydn Gwynne

Alex Pates

Ingrid Lacey

Helen Cooper

David Swift

Henry Davenport

Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 9, 1990 A New Dawn The staff of Globelink faces up to having a megalomaniac as their new owner. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 16, 1990 Sally's Arrival A charming newsreader masks her callous personality. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 23, 1990 A Clash of Interests The management and newsreaders clash over petty issues. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 30, 1990 A Blast From the Past Prince Philip annoys Gus; Alex is singed by an old flame; Damien sets fire to a Buddhist. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 6, 1990 Old Father Time Despite a well-rehearsed interview technique, Henry is finding it difficult to pin down a government minister. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 13, 1990 Sex, Lies and Audiotape The telegenic Sally Smedley's ice-cool screen persona belies a passionate heart; two groins end up beating as one. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 20, 1990 The New Approach Gus seeks to identify causes of stress; Henry and David disagree; Damien seems calm. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 27, 1990 The Root of All Evil Gus' economizing threatens Damien's bribery; publicity benefits Sally; petty theft worries the staff. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 4, 1990 Death, Disaster 'n' Damien Damien's coverage of an execution and an animal-liberation raid goes awry. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 11, 1990 The Big Day George can't decide who will interview the prime minister. Details
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Drop the Dead Donkey — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Liddy Oldroyd
Executive Producer
Denise O'Donoghue
Screenwriter
Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 9, 1990