Drop the Dead Donkey
TV

Drop the Dead Donkey

6.7 /10 27 votes
August 9, 1990 - December 9, 1998 6 Seasons 65 Episodes 24 min Ended

Overview

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 & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1990 10 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

1991 13 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

1993 11 Episodes
Season 4

Season 4

1994 12 Episodes
Season 5

Season 5

1996 12 Episodes
Season 6

Season 6

1998 7 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Network Channel 4
Type Scripted
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Dave Charnley

Victoria Wicks

Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

David Swift

Henry Davenport

Stephen Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson

Damien Day

Jeff Rawle

Jeff Rawle

George Dent

Robert Duncan

Gus Hedges

Susannah Doyle

Susannah Doyle

Joy Merryweather

Ingrid Lacey

Ingrid Lacey

Helen Cooper

Haydn Gwynne

Haydn Gwynne

Alex Pates

Sara Stewart

Sara Stewart

Jenny

Geoffrey McGivern

Geoffrey McGivern

Geoff

Neil Stuke

Neil Stuke

Wes Jasper

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons with 65 episodes.

Drop the Dead Donkey premiered on August 9, 1990.

No, Drop the Dead Donkey has ended. The final episode aired on December 9, 1998.

Drop the Dead Donkey originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Drop the Dead Donkey was created by Andy Hamilton.

Drop the Dead Donkey has a rating of 6.7/10 based on user reviews.

Drop the Dead Donkey is classified as Comedy.