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Drop the Dead Donkey

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.

1990 |6 Seasons  | 24m |  Comedy

Cast

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Neil Pearson

Dave Charnley

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Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

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Susannah Doyle

Joy Merryweather

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Stephen Tompkinson

Damien Day

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Jeff Rawle

George Dent

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Ingrid Lacey

Helen Cooper

Seasons List

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Specials

1990

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Season 1

1990

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Season 2

1991

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Season 3

1993

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Season 4

1994

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Season 5

1996

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Season 6

1998

More Details

Creator

Guy Jenkin

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

Channel 4