The News Story
2008, English. Directed by Richard Albiston.
A fledgling news station feels the full force of OfCom when a news report is criticized by the public. This fly-on-the-wall mockumentary follows the staff of Boost News as they attempt to stay afloat in the mounting hilarity.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard AlbistonDirector
- Richard AlbistonNelson Hasselmop
- Oliver BrayMarmaduke Taylor
- Tom JacksonBoris Djugashvilli
- Stacie SwindellsPyush Geiytski Jackobson-Steiner-Lazlow
- Janine BebbingtonThe OfCom Official
- Wendy BickerstaffeStacie Swindells
- Daren AndrewsEd
- Kev ParkerEdd
- Simon AmmundsenEddy
- Charlotte PriorTonnie Byler
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Albiston, Oliver Bray, Tom Jackson
- Budget
- $500
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The News Story runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is The News Story on?
The News Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The News Story?
If you liked The News Story, try Cunk on Shakespeare, Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out, Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Who directed The News Story?
The News Story (2008) was directed by Richard Albiston and stars Richard Albiston, Oliver Bray, Tom Jackson.