- Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 1
- Date: 23rd August 1990
- Summary: George is thrown into a paroxysm of self-pity when a news story implicates Sir Roysten in a major chemical disaster caused by one of his companies,and he has to decide whether to run it. Sally is less than delighted about the effects of doom and gloom stories on her personal popularity,and Henry's life flashes before his eyes.
- 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: Robert Duncan (Gus),Haydn Gwynne (Alex),Neil Pearson (Dave),Jeff Rawle (George),David Swift (Henry),Stephen Tompkinson (Damien),Victoria Wicks (Sally) Written by: Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin Director: Liddy Oldroyd Episode Three George is faced with an ambush over the coverage of a certain story that makes Sir Royston look bad. George and the team agree it is an important story and they should cover it. Despite Gus's gentle persuasion techniques and the fact that his dodgy builder Gary keeps ringing up and asking worrying questions,George for once,manages to stick to his guns. That is until the whole team,bribed by Gus with promises of their own programmes,new jobs and their own obituaries,decide that actually they think the story is not as important as it first seemed and George is forced to back down once again.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 3
- Transmission Date:23/08/1990
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 1990s