Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2

Record ID: 127289
  • Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2
  • Date: 24th October 1991
  • Summary: A government minister turns out to be somewhat incapable and George,as usual,is totally inept.
  • 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),Clive Merrison (Nicolas Waugh),Buki Armstrong (Director),Tommy Wright (Tramp),Andy Greenhalgh (Man),Mark Heal (Protester) Written by: Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin Episode five It is Alex's day off and the office descends into chaos as minister Nicolas Waugh has turned up for his interview drunk and refuses to leave,whilst the station is getting complaints for being biased and not giving enough coverage to homosexuals. Eventually Henry tells Nicolas he is too drunk to go on air but as they are about to go live gay protesters raid the newsroom,the police manage to get most of them out just as they go on air but then Nicolas can be seen staggering about in the background,George cuts to Damien who is doing a live report from the high street where he is being plagued by tramps,car alarms,buses full of football supporters and Hare Krishna singers.
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
  • Programme Episode:Episode 5
  • Transmission Date:24/10/1991
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1990s
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