Drop the Dead Donkey 1990
What is Drop the Dead Donkey?
Drop the Dead Donkey is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 9, 1990
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Drop the Dead Donkey is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Newsroom chaos erupts when corporate greed clashes with journalistic integrity.”
- Sharp satire of media politics
- Award‑winning British comedy
- Uses real‑time news for fresh relevance
- Humor leans on contemporary UK news, which may feel dated now
Watch it if you enjoy witty newsroom comedies that lampoon corporate media.
The series is a PG‑rated comedy with satirical, sometimes biting humor suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 A New Dawn Aug 9, 1990
- E2 Sally's Arrival Aug 16, 1990
- E3 A Clash of Interests Aug 23, 1990
- E4 A Blast from the Past Aug 30, 1990
- E5 Old Father Time Sep 6, 1990
- E6 Sex, Lies and Audiotape Sep 13, 1990
- E7 The New Approach Sep 20, 1990
- E8 The Root of All Evil Sep 27, 1990
- E9 Death, Disaster 'n' Damien Oct 4, 1990
- E10 The Big Day Oct 11, 1990
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Gulf Report Sep 26, 1991
- E2 The Trevorman Cometh Oct 3, 1991
- E3 Henry and Dido Oct 10, 1991
- E4 Baseball Oct 17, 1991
- E5 The Drunken Cabinet Minister Oct 24, 1991
- E6 Alex and the Intrepreter Oct 31, 1991
- E7 Hoax Nov 7, 1991
- E8 Don't Mention the Arabs Nov 14, 1991
- E9 Damien Down and Out Nov 21, 1991
- E10 The Evangelist Nov 28, 1991
- E11 George's Daughter Dec 5, 1991
- E12 Dave's Day Dec 12, 1991
- E13 The Christmas Party Dec 19, 1991
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 In Place of Alex Jan 7, 1993
- E2 Sally's Accountant Jan 14, 1993
- E3 Henry's Lost Love Jan 21, 1993
- E4 Helen'll Fix It Jan 28, 1993
- E5 Sally's Libel Feb 4, 1993
- E6 Lady Merchant Feb 11, 1993
- E7 The New Newsreader Feb 18, 1993
- E8 Joy Feb 25, 1993
- E9 Paintball Mar 4, 1993
- E10 George and His Daughter Mar 11, 1993
- E11 Awards Mar 18, 1993
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Undiscovered Country Sep 29, 1994
- E2 Quality Time Oct 6, 1994
- E3 The Day of The Mum Oct 13, 1994
- E4 Births and Deaths Sep 20, 1994
- E5 Helen's Parents Sep 27, 1994
- E6 Sally in T.V. Times Nov 3, 1994
- E7 Crime Time Nov 10, 1994
- E8 No More Mr Nice Guy Nov 17, 1994
- E9 Henry's Autobiography Nov 24, 1994
- E10 The Strike Dec 1, 1994
- E11 The Wedding Dec 8, 1994
- E12 Damien and the Weather Girl Dec 15, 1994
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Inside the Asylum Oct 1, 1996
- E2 The Godless Society Oct 8, 1996
- E3 The Bird of Doom Oct 15, 1996
- E4 What are Friends For Oct 22, 1996
- E5 The Path of True Love Oct 29, 1996
- E6 George's Car Nov 5, 1996
- E7 Charnley in Love Nov 12, 1996
- E8 Henry's Diary Nov 19, 1996
- E9 Dave and Diana Nov 26, 1996
- E10 Luck Dec 3, 1996
- E11 The Graveyard Shift Dec 10, 1996
- E12 Sex 'n Death Dec 17, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Drop the Dead Donkey?
It follows the staff of GlobeLink News after its takeover by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant as they try to keep the outlet serious against sensationalist pressure.
Who leads the newsroom in the series?
Editor George Dent is the head of the newsroom.
How does the show incorporate real‑world news?
It was recorded close to transmission and integrated contemporary news events to enhance realism.
Did the series win any notable awards?
It won British Comedy Awards for Best New Television Comedy in 1990, Best Comedy on Channel 4 in 1991, and Best Sitcom on Channel 4 in 1994.
What is the series' rating and genre?
Drop the Dead Donkey is classified as a PG‑rated comedy.