Press Gang 1989
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What is Press Gang?
"Press Gang" is a television series that focuses on the daily activities of a group of school pupils. The series centers around the production of a children's weekly newspaper, specifically "The Junior Gazette." This newspaper is produced by the students themselves, showcasing their efforts and talents in journalism.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1989
- Networks
- CITV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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"Press Gang" is a television series that focuses on the daily activities of a group of school pupils. The series centers around the production of a children's weekly newspaper, specifically "The Junior Gazette." This newspaper is produced by the students themselves, showcasing their efforts and talents in journalism. The series explores the various aspects of the newspaper's production, highlighting the creativity, teamwork, and challenges faced by the students involved.
Should you watch it?
“Teen journalists juggle school and news in this witty British comedy-drama.”
- Sharp writing by Steven Moffat
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Relatable teenage newsroom setting
- Period‑specific style may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy clever teen ensembles and lighthearted newsroom antics.
Its PG rating and school‑centered stories make it suitable for younger audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
- E1 Page One Jan 16, 1989
- E2 Photo Finish Jan 23, 1989
- E3 One Easy Lesson Jan 30, 1989
- E4 Deadline Feb 6, 1989
- E5 A Night In Feb 13, 1989
- E6 Interface Feb 20, 1989
- E7 How to Make a Killing (1) Feb 27, 1989
- E8 How to Make a Killing (2) Mar 6, 1989
- E9 Both Sides of the Paper Mar 13, 1989
- E10 Money, Love and Birdseed Mar 20, 1989
- E11 Monday, Tuesday Apr 3, 1989
- E12 Shouldn't I Be Taller? Apr 10, 1989
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Breakfast at Czar's Jan 18, 1990
- E2 Picking up the Pieces Jan 25, 1990
- E3 Going Back to Jasper Street Feb 1, 1990
- E4 The Week and Pizza Feb 8, 1990
- E5 Love and the Junior Gazette Feb 15, 1990
- E6 At Last a Dragon Feb 22, 1990
- E7 Something Terrible (1) Mar 1, 1990
- E8 Something Terrible (2) Mar 8, 1990
- E9 Friends Like These Mar 15, 1990
- E10 The Rest of My Life Mar 22, 1990
- E11 Yesterday's News Mar 29, 1990
- E12 Rock Solid Apr 5, 1990
- E13 The Big Finish? Apr 12, 1990
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Big Hello May 7, 1991
- E2 Killer on the Line May 14, 1991
- E3 Chance is a Fine Thing May 21, 1991
- E4 The Last Word (1) May 28, 1991
- E5 The Last Word (2) Jun 4, 1991
- E6 Holding On Jun 11, 1991
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Bad News Jan 7, 1992
- E2 UnXpected Jan 14, 1992
- E3 She's Got It Taped Jan 21, 1992
- E4 Love and War Jan 28, 1992
- E5 In the Picture Feb 4, 1992
- E6 Day Dreams Feb 11, 1992
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Head and Heart Apr 16, 1993
- E2 Friendly Fire Apr 23, 1993
- E3 A Quarter to Midnight Apr 30, 1993
- E4 Food, Love and Insecurity May 7, 1993
- E5 Windfall May 14, 1993
- E6 There Are Crocodiles May 21, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Press Gang?
The series follows the staff of The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper run by school pupils.
How many episodes were produced?
Press Gang consists of 43 episodes across five series.
When was the show originally broadcast?
It aired from 1989 to 1993.
Who was involved in creating the series?
Steven Moffat is credited as a writer for the show.
What audience is the series aimed at?
It is a British children's television comedy‑drama with a PG rating.