Drop the Dead Donkey
Comedy
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.
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Neil Pearson
Dave Charnley
Victoria Wicks
Sally Smedley
David Swift
Henry Davenport
Stephen Tompkinson
Damien Day
Jeff Rawle
George Dent
Robert Duncan
Gus Hedges
Susannah Doyle
Joy Merryweather
Ingrid Lacey
Helen Cooper
Haydn Gwynne
Alex Pates
Sara Stewart
Jenny
Geoffrey McGivern
Repeat introductions (voice) (uncredited)
Neil Stuke
Wes Jasper
Allan Corduner
Critic
Ben Daniels
Jack
Charlie Creed-Miles
Hermione Norris
Octavia
Chris Lang
Peregrine
Clive Russell
Sarah Alexander
Emma Chambers
Episodes
Ended
1. The Newsmakers
Oct 28, 1998 8.0
2. Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
Nov 4, 1998 8.0
3. The Diaries
Nov 11, 1998 9.0
4. But is it Art?
Nov 18, 1998 9.0
5. George Finds Love
Nov 25, 1998 8.0
6. A Bit of an Atmosphere
Dec 2, 1998 10.0
7. The Final Chapter
Dec 9, 1998 10.0
Watch order
6 seasons — watch them in this order for the full story.
1Season 1
1990 · 10 ep · ★ 8.3
2Season 2
1991 · 13 ep · ★ 9.2
3Season 3
1993 · 11 ep · ★ 9.4
4Season 4
1994 · 12 ep · ★ 9.7
5Season 5
1996 · 12 ep · ★ 9.5
6Season 6
1998 · 7 ep · ★ 8.9
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