Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2

Record ID: 127282
  • Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2
  • Date: 5th December 1991
  • Summary: Damien kicks some doors down and a visiting documentary crew causes problems for George,but not as many problems as his daughter causes.
  • 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),Louisa Milwood-Haigh (Deborah),Helen Masters (Director),Clive Mantle (Police Inspector),Philip Glenister (Harrison),Daphne Oxenford (Old Lady),Phil Nice (Man in bed),Maxine Ostwald (Woman in bed),Lacey Monks (little girl) Episode Eleven Gus has invited a film crew into the office to make a documentary which happens to coincide with the suspension of George's daughter,Deborah,who has to accompany him to work. Damien films a report of a dawn raid with his police contacts but it goes horribly wrong as they end up frightening an old lady and shooting a pet rabbit. Alex wants to use the footage to highlight the police's incompetence but Damien says the police chief will kill him if the tape gets shown. On top of the usual chaos of the office the film crew witness several arguments and then George's desk going up in flames with the police raid tape inside. Whilst viewing the embarrassing footage Dave notices Damien giving Deborah money and it soon becomes clear that he was behind the fire. George stands up for himself for once and pays Deborah to retaliate by damaging Damien's beloved Porsche.
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
  • Programme Episode:Episode 11
  • Transmission Date:05/12/1991
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1990s
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