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Drop the Dead Donkey — Season 6, Episode 3
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Drop the Dead Donkey(1990)
- Genre:
- Comedy
- Country:
- N/A
- Creator:
- Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
- Released:
- 1990-08-09
Synopsis
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
1. The Newsmakers
1998-10-28
A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.
2. Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
1998-11-04
Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.
3. The Diaries
1998-11-11
Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.
4. But is it Art?
1998-11-18
Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.
5. George Finds Love
1998-11-25
George goes out on a date with Henry's niece Sue. With the threat of unemployment looming ahead Damien starts to suffer from a nervous condition. And can Sally's future husband save Globelink News?
6. A Bit of an Atmosphere
1998-12-02
Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.
7. The Final Chapter
1998-12-09
The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.
Cast
Neil Pearson
Dave Charnley
Victoria Wicks
Sally Smedley
Susannah Doyle
Joy Merryweather
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David Swift
Henry Davenport
Stephen Tompkinson
Damien Day
Jeff Rawle
George Dent
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Robert Duncan
Gus Hedges
Ingrid Lacey
Helen Cooper
