Drop the Dead Donkey (1990)
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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Episodes
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1. The Newsmakers1998-10-28A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.
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2. Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells1998-11-04Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.
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3. The Diaries1998-11-11Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.
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4. But is it Art?1998-11-18Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.
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5. George Finds Love1998-11-25George 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 sav
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6. A Bit of an Atmosphere1998-12-02Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.
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7. The Final Chapter1998-12-09The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.
Cast
Neil PearsonDave Charnley
Victoria WicksSally Smedley
Susannah DoyleJoy MerryweatherDavid SwiftHenry Davenport
Stephen TompkinsonDamien Day
Jeff RawleGeorge DentRobert DuncanGus Hedges
Ingrid LaceyHelen CooperImages
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