Drop the Dead Donkey

Season 1 Episode 1: A New Dawn

6 SeasonsAug 09, 1990NR24m7.1

GlobeLink is taken over by Sir Royston Merchant, and Gus Hedges takes over as the newsroom manager. Full of management-speak, he interferes in the running of the newsroom despite claiming to be 'hands-off.'

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 A New Dawn

1. A New Dawn

Aired: Aug 9, 1990

GlobeLink is taken over by Sir Royston Merchant, and Gus Hedges takes over as...

Episode 2 Sally's Arrival

2. Sally's Arrival

Aired: Aug 16, 1990

Gus employs a new, popular newsreader who manages to irritate all members of ...

Episode 3 A Clash of Interests

3. A Clash of Interests

Aired: Aug 23, 1990

There is a conflict of interest when one of Sir Royston Merchant's chemical c...

Episode 4 A Blast from the Past

4. A Blast from the Past

Aired: Aug 30, 1990

Gus has a charity dinner with Prince Philip and wants the Prince's views to b...

Episode 5 Old Father Time

5. Old Father Time

Aired: Sep 6, 1990

Henry brings his 20-year-old great-nephew to the newsroom as part of his jour...

Episode 7 The New Approach

7. The New Approach

Aired: Sep 20, 1990

George asks important questions like: 'Can news broadcasting be truly unbiase...

Episode 8 The Root of All Evil

8. The Root of All Evil

Aired: Sep 27, 1990

Economy is Gus's latest obsession, as he attempts to introduce an austerity d...

Episode 10 The Big Day

10. The Big Day

Aired: Oct 11, 1990

The news team achieves its ultimate aim and, as well as getting a late extens...

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Info about Drop the Dead Donkey

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres:Comedy

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