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Drop the Dead Donkey

Drop the Dead Donkey

★ 7.0/10•1990•24m•PG•Comedy
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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.

Guy Jenkin · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 9, 1990

Episodes

Episode 1 - A New DawnE1

A New Dawn

Sir Roysten takes over at Globelink News, and puts Gus in charge. The Editor George tries to sack Damien for seeding crash sites,while he is filming , but Gus intercedes and Damien is only reprimanded.

Aug 9, 1990

Episode 2 - Sally's ArrivalE225m

Sally's Arrival

As Britain is threatened by Saddam Hussein with the Gulf war about to break out the staff have a bigger problem to contend with. The arrival of a new news reader, Sally Smedley.

Aug 16, 1990

Episode 3 - A Clash of InterestsE325m

A Clash of Interests

Gus tries to get Alex on his side in order to pressurise George to censor a story about a chemical spillage from a company owned by Sir Roysten. Dave updates the obituaries but Henry accidentally sees his and gets upset.

Aug 23, 1990

Episode 4 - A Blast from the PastE425m

A Blast from the Past

Damien is doing a story on slum landlords but when they view the footage, Alex is staggered to learn that her ex husband is involved in the story. Sally and Henry have elocution lessons, and Sally appears on a TV telethon for charity.

Aug 30, 1990

Episode 5 - Old Father TimeE525m

Old Father Time

Henry's nephew comes to the office to gain work experience but everybody gets worked up as to just how young he is.

Sep 6, 1990

Episode 6 - Sex, Lies and AudiotapeE6

Sex, Lies and Audiotape

Alex has obtained a top secret audio tape, that the Government wants banned. Sally is taped making love to the sound man, but when Dave makes Henry a copy of Sally's tape, he accidentally uses the secret tape, thus erasing it.

Sep 13, 1990

Episode 7 - The New ApproachE7

The New Approach

Gus brings in a stress therapist to interview the staff and after a group session, a fight breaks out between Dave and Henry, so Gus fires the therapist. Dave persuades Henry to put money into a racehorse which turns out to be rubbish.

Sep 20, 1990

Episode 8 - The Root of All EvilE8

The Root of All Evil

Sally gets flowers from a secret admirer and when she loses her purse, Dave comes under suspicion, because he has been trying to borrow money. Gus goes on an economy drive.

Sep 27, 1990

Episode 9 - Death, Disaster 'n' DamienE9

Death, Disaster 'n' Damien

On location, Damien fakes a firing squad. He also gets injured organising an animal rights protest, but before he can film it, Alex steps in and the raid is cancelled. To make up for the cancellation and while he is in hospital he tries to film a heart operation.

Oct 4, 1990

Episode 10 - The Big DayE10

The Big Day

Gus wants Sally to interview the Prime Minister when she comes to the studio, but Alex and George want Henry to do the interview. When an electrician fuses the lights the interview is called off. After Damien fakes another report, George threatens to sack him.

Oct 11, 1990

Actors

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Dave Charnley

Victoria Wicks

Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

Susannah Doyle

Susannah Doyle

Joy Merryweather

David Swift

Henry Davenport

Stephen Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson

Damien Day

Jeff Rawle

Jeff Rawle

George Dent

Robert Duncan

Gus Hedges

Ingrid Lacey

Ingrid Lacey

Helen Cooper

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