Drop the Dead Donkey

Drop the Dead Donkey

ENDED6 Seasons65 Episodes7.0
NetworkChannel 4
First AiredAug 9, 1990
Last AiredDec 9, 1998
GenreComedy
Runtime24 min
Created ByAndy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin

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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Cast

Neil Pearson
Neil Pearson
Dave Charnley
Victoria Wicks
Victoria Wicks
Sally Smedley
Susannah Doyle
Susannah Doyle
Joy Merryweather
D
David Swift
Henry Davenport
Stephen Tompkinson
Stephen Tompkinson
Damien Day
Jeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
George Dent
R
Robert Duncan
Gus Hedges
Ingrid Lacey
Ingrid Lacey
Helen Cooper

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 65 episodes

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The Newsmakers
E1The Newsmakers
Oct 28, 1998
A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.
Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
E2Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
Nov 4, 1998
Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.
The Diaries
E3The Diaries
Nov 11, 1998
Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.
But is it Art?
E4But is it Art?
Nov 18, 1998
Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.
George Finds Love
E5George Finds Love
Nov 25, 1998
George goes out on a date with Henry's niece Sue. With the threat of unemployment looming ahead Damien starts to suffer from a nervous condition. And can Sally's future husband save Globelink News?
A Bit of an Atmosphere
E6A Bit of an Atmosphere
Dec 2, 1998
Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.
The Final Chapter
E7The Final Chapter
Dec 9, 1998
The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.

About Drop the Dead Donkey

Drop the Dead Donkey is a comedy series on Channel 4. The show first aired on Aug 9, 1990 and currently has 6 seasons and 65 episodes. Drop the Dead Donkey has ended after 6 seasons. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 29 votes. The cast includes Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, Susannah Doyle, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson. Created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.

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