Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 1

Record ID: 127218
  • Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 1
  • Date: 6th September 1990
  • Summary: Henry is finding that his well-rehearsed interview technique is not working its magic on a particular government minister. And he is piqued when his nephew Jack,a media studies student,upstages him in more ways than one.
  • Description:Drop The Dead Donkey Comedy series set backstage in a TV newsroom which answers vital questions like- what do newsreaders say to each other when the lights go down- are they discussing the news or comparing verrucas? Starring: Haydn Gwynne (Alex),Neil Pearson (Dave),Jeff Rawle (George),David Swift (Henry),Stephen Tompkinson (Damien),Victoria Wicks (Sally),Ben Daniels (Jack),Nigel Pegram (Minister),Sara Stewart (Jenny) Written by: Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin Director: Liddy Oldroyd Episode Five: Henry brings in his nephew's son Jack for some work experience,Jack is bright and young but his well-meaning suggestions and youthful attitude start to wear thin on the team and simply remind them of how old they all are. The government's influence on the content of the news becomes a hot topic and Alex grows increasingly tired of George's defeatist attitude and tells them she has applied for a job with MBC. The men in the office are all distracted by Jenny,the new,young,trainee,and Sally is given a run for her money on the attractive female front. The battle is clearly won when Jenny ends up spending the night with Jack much to everyone's annoyance
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
  • Programme Episode:Episode 5
  • Transmission Date:06/09/1990
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1990s
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