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Drop the Dead Donkey

  • 1990 – 1998
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~27m / ep
  • 6 seasons
  • 6.9/10

A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.

Latest: Season 6 · 1998

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  1. E1. The Newsmakers

    Oct 28, 1998

    A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.

  2. E2. Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells

    Nov 4, 1998

    Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.

  3. E3. The Diaries

    Nov 11, 1998

    Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.

  4. E4. But is it Art?

    Nov 18, 1998

    Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.

  5. E5. George Finds Love

    Nov 25, 1998

    George goes out on a date with Henry's niece Sue. With the threat of unemployment looming ahead Damien starts to suffer from a nervous condition. And can Sally's future husband save Globelink News?

  6. E6. A Bit of an Atmosphere

    Dec 2, 1998

    Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.

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