Broken News

Season 1 Episode 5: Bolivian Crisis

Nov 28, 2005 NR 30m 7.4

Reaction comes from around the world to rumours that Bolivia might have acquired nuclear weapons. Including a report from The White House: This is a bad day for the good guys, President Bush. In other news: A cross-eyed man kills a horse while trying to shoot himself.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Tomato Flu

1. Tomato Flu

Aired: Oct 30, 2005

An outbreak of tomato flu is in the headlines. This alarming new super-virus ...

Episode 2 Missing Island

2. Missing Island

Aired: Nov 6, 2005

A report that an island has gone missing in the Barents Sea triggers paranoia...

Episode 4 Crime

4. Crime

Aired: Nov 20, 2005

The publication of a Home Office report which reveals that the majority of te...

Episode 5 Bolivian Crisis

5. Bolivian Crisis

Aired: Nov 27, 2005

Reaction comes from around the world to rumours that Bolivia might have acqui...

Episode 6 Hijack

6. Hijack

Aired: Dec 4, 2005

Media frenzy is quick to follow after reports emerge of an apparent hijack of...

Info about Broken News

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Comedy