Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2

Record ID: 127483
  • Title: Drop The Dead Donkey - Series 2
  • Date: 26th September 1991
  • Summary: The team reviews their Gulf War coverage. Gus launches some scuds and George experiences some collateral damage.
  • 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),Hermione Norris (Octavia),Dorcas Morgan (Amanda),Fraser James (Les),Craig the Croc (Anthony Asbury) Written by: Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin Episode one Sir Royston's daughter,Octavia,is spending a week at Globelink as a trainee and soon starts dating Dave. Gus tells George to put a stop to the relationship as he is fearful of Sir Royston's reaction and without realising it,George puts Dave right off only to then be shouted at by Sir Royston for the cold treatment of his daughter by the staff. George is accused of providing sensationalist coverage of the Golf war and so agrees to a public inquiry,but after being bullied by Sir Royston,Gus and Damien the publication is postponed until some later date. Sally keeps appearing on television promoting her latest book but ends up being ridiculed by Craig the crocodile and gunged on a children's TV show.
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
  • Programme Episode:Episode 1
  • Transmission Date:26/09/1991
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1990s
Register