Not the Nine O'Clock News 1979
What is Not the Nine O'Clock News?
Not the Nine O'Clock News is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 16, 1979
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Not the Nine O'Clock News is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 27 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Discover a classic sketch comedy show satirising news and culture.”
- features classic sketch comedy
- introduces notable comedic talent
- focused on a specific era's culture
- dated reference points
Watch it if you enjoy classic sketch comedy satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s.
The tone is comedic and satirical, reflecting the culture of the late 70s and early 80s.
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What is Not the Nine O'Clock News?
It is a classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s.
When did the show begin?
The show is from 1979.
Who does the show introduce?
It introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, and Pamela Stephenson.
What genre is the show?
It is a comedy show featuring sketches.
What does the show satirise?
It satirises the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s.
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