- Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 1
- Date: 11th October 1990
- Summary: The news team achieves its ultimate aim and,as well as getting a late extension to the bar,they secure an interview with the Prime Minister.
- 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),Michael Fenton Stevens (Gerry),Jonathan Stratt (Lenny),Sara Stewart (Jenny),Policeman (Alister Cameron),child (Karl Maddix) Written by: Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin Director: Liddy Oldroyd Episode ten George is the last one to be told that the Prime Minister will be coming in for an interview but Gus makes it clear that Sally must interview her and not Henry. Everyone is astounded at this but on meeting Gerry,the PM's media advisor,they learn that the PM does not want to discuss anything political and so it has to be Sally. Gus starts to lose it as the stress of pleasing the PM and Sir Royston becomes too much and Alex is constantly on at George to stand up to Gus but luckily the fuse blows at the last minute and the whole thing is called off.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 10
- Transmission Date:11/10/1990
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 1990s