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Drop the Dead Donkey

6.7
6 seasons
65 episodes
Ended
Comedy

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:August 9, 1990
Last Aired:December 9, 1998
Episode Runtime:24m, 30m
Networks:
Channel 4
Created By:
Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (7)

Season 1

Season 1

10 episodes

Aired: 1990

Season 2

Season 2

13 episodes

Aired: 1991

Season 3

Season 3

11 episodes

Aired: 1993

Season 4

Season 4

12 episodes

Aired: 1994

Season 5

Season 5

12 episodes

Aired: 1996

Season 6

Season 6

7 episodes

Aired: 1998