Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2

Record ID: 127270
  • Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2
  • Date: 14th November 1991
  • Summary: There's bad news for Christianity when the unspeakable Sally Smedley finds God.
  • Description:Drop The Dead Donkey 2 Second series of political comedy set behind the scenes at news channel. George Dent is the cowardly but kind editor of 'Globelink News TV' who has had to contend with slick yuppie Gus and his 'media-speak' ever since the station was taken over by media tycoon Sir Royston. Against the wishes of George and his fierce and witty assistant Alex,Sir Royston persists in trying to turn the station into a sensationalist high-ratings show by bringing in presenter Sally,a brainless bimbo and by playing on field reporter Damien Day's lack of morals and thirst for a dramatic story. Dave is the office womaniser who still cares about real news and Henry Davenport is the long serving,hot tempered presenter who still hasn't forgiven anyone for forcing him to work alongside Sally. Joy Merryweather is a new member of the team who is the antithesis of what her name suggests. Director: Liddy Oldroyd Starring: Robert Duncan (Gus),Haydn Gwynne (Alex),Neil Pearson (Dave),Jeff Rawle (George),David Swift (Henry),Stephen Tompkinson (Damien),Victoria Wicks (Sally),Susannah Doyle (Joy),Frederick Treves (Walter),Geoff McGivern (TV Announcer) Episode eight Gus tries very hard to get a documentary Henry has made about Saudi Arabia postponed because it interferes with a deal Sir Royston is making. Sally has found God after the death of her grandmother and is being overly nice to everyone,much to their annoyance,so they try everything they can to break her but to no avail. Henry's friend Walter Templeton,a fellow journalist,is gravely ill so he goes to see him but they end up arguing over who is the best journalist. As everyone in the office settles to watch Henry's documentary,Gus is clearly pleased to see that is has been replaced by Walter Templeton's obituary,Henry explains that he died trying to swing a punch at him.
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
  • Programme Episode:Episode 8
  • Transmission Date:14/11/1991
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1990s
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