TV series
Drop the Dead Donkey
1990–1998, English, on Channel 4. Created by Andy Hamilton & Guy Jenkin.
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.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S6 E7: The Final Chapter
Aired 9 December 1998
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Andy HamiltonCreator
- Guy JenkinCreator
- Neil PearsonDave Charnley · 65 ep
- Victoria WicksSally Smedley · 65 ep
- David SwiftHenry Davenport · 65 ep
- Stephen TompkinsonDamien Day · 65 ep
- Jeff RawleGeorge Dent · 65 ep
- Robert DuncanGus Hedges · 65 ep
- Susannah DoyleJoy Merryweather · 55 ep
- Ingrid LaceyHelen Cooper · 42 ep
- Haydn GwynneAlex Pates · 23 ep
- Sara StewartJenny · 4 ep
- Geoffrey McGivernGeoff · 4 ep
- Neil StukeWes Jasper · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 August 1990
- Last aired
- 9 December 1998
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Drop the Dead Donkey: quick answers
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How many seasons of Drop the Dead Donkey are there?
Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons and 65 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Drop the Dead Donkey finished?
Yes. Drop the Dead Donkey ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Drop the Dead Donkey suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Drop the Dead Donkey?
If you liked Drop the Dead Donkey, try Less than Perfect, WKRP in Cincinnati, W1A.
Who created Drop the Dead Donkey?
Drop the Dead Donkey was created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin and stars Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, David Swift.