TV series
Not the Nine O'Clock News
1979–1982, English, on BBC Two.
Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Not the Nine O'Clock News is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E6: Shame
Aired 8 March 1982
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 16 October 1979
- Last aired
- 8 March 1982
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Not the Nine O'Clock News: quick answers
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How many seasons of Not the Nine O'Clock News are there?
Not the Nine O'Clock News has 4 seasons and 27 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Not the Nine O'Clock News finished?
Yes. Not the Nine O'Clock News ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Not the Nine O'Clock News on?
Not the Nine O'Clock News is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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What shows are like Not the Nine O'Clock News?
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