Staffers struggle to help editor George Dent maintain the standards of a serious news business, while Gus Hedges, Sir Royston's right-hand man, tries to make the stories as sensational as possible - and to make sure no stories that might damage Sir Roysten's business empire ever make it on-air. Recorded close to transmission, it made use of contemporary news events to give the programme a greater sense of realism. It is set in the offices of “GlobeLink News”, a fictional TV news company. Robert Duncan (centre), as Chief Executive Gus Hedges, with the cast of Drop The Dead Donkey. An unpopular and unprincipled Chief Executive struggles to control a doggedly dysfunctional news team. The Golden Throats Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. Drop the Dead Donkey is a sitcom written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Drop the Dead Donkey is a British television sitcom that first aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 1998. A British series about journalists working in the newsroom of a TV station called Globelink TV. Don't have an account? The last events Cast & Crew. Find out more. Globelink News's new owner, Sir Royston Merchant, wants a more sensationalist view of the news. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. The cast also travels to comic-con and multi-fandom conventions in many countries. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. Jeff Rawle George Dent. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Drop the Dead Donkey is a sitcom written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. With precious little success... Globelink News's new owner, Sir Royston Merchant, wants a more sensationalist view of the news. Yuppie Gus Hedges heads up the transformation, and walks all over nervous news editor George Dent... Media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant takes over Globelink News, In an effort to boost ratings, Gus presents Henry with a new partner: Sally Smedley, George has to decide whether to run a negative story about Sir Roysten, Series 1 Episode 3 - A Clash of Interests, Alex has to decide where her loyalties lie when her ex-husband is implicated in a scandal, Series 1 Episode 4 - A Blast from the Past, Henry's interview technique fails to work its magic on a government minister, Series 1 Episode 6 - Sex, Lies and Videotape. When media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant buys Globelink News, life at the TV station changes forever. Can journalism be unbiased? Robert Duncan Gus Hedges. and the Terms and Policies, Apparently a dignified veteran reporter, he is deeply contemptuous of Sir Roysten, Gus, and everything about the "modern" news industry. The cast and crew of Drop the Dead Donkey participate in many convention or fanmeet. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Sign up here. Copyright © Fandango. Haydn Gwynne Alex Pates. "Sally's Libel" gs: Paul Clarkson [ Pat Pringle ], Geoffrey Whitehead [ Lawyer 1 ], Elizabeth McKechnie [ Lawyer 2 ], Trevor Danby [ Judge ], Andrew Green [ Reporter 1 ], James McCusker [ Reporter 2 ], Kenneth Wolstenholme [ Commentator ] The tabloids have put it about that Sally is not the most able, attractive and exciting member of the Globelink team, so she decides to sue. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. A series gets an Average Tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Drop the Dead Donkey was a 1990s British TV comedy set in the newsroom of Globelink news, recently acquired by megalomaniacal billionaire Sir Royston Merchant. One of the station’s news anchors. Recorded close to transmission, it made use of contemporary news events to give the programme a greater sense of realism. Ingrid Lacey Helen Cooper. David Swift Henry Davenport. He is in constant conflict with his newsreading counterpart Sally, the two of them taking any opportunity to make jokes and jibes at the other’s expense. The Average Tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a Tomatometer. Where are his pills? All rights reserved. It was created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. Gus attempts to introduce an austerity drive at the station, Series 1 Episode 8 - The Root of All Evil, An execution proves less telegenic than Damien had hoped, Series 1 Episode 9 - Death, Disaster 'N Damien, The news team secures an interview with the Prime Minister, Stream 1500 shows without ads. It is set in the offices of "GlobeLink News", a fictional TV news company. Forgot your password? When media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant buys Globelink News, life at the TV station changes forever. Things we love and hate about the 80s Wed, February 24, 2016 By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy George asks some important questions. Drop the Dead Donkey is a situation comedy that first aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 1998. Classic satirical sitcom set in the studios of Globelink News TV. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (musical), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (musical), https://goldenthroats.fandom.com/wiki/Drop_the_Dead_Donkey?oldid=31473, There's No One Quite Like Grandma - Sally, Old McDonald Had a Farm - Joy, Henry, Dave and Staff, Football's Coming Home - Joy, Helen and Staff, Football's Coming Home (reprise) - Tony Banks MP and Annie Coates, Boom-oo-ya-ta-ta-ta - Damien, Dave, Joy and Henry.

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