List of Drop the Dead Donkey episodes
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This a list of episodes of the satirical
British
sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey
(1990–1998). It was created by Andy Hamilton
and Guy Jenkin
, with most of the episodes written by them. The colour of each of the tables represents the colour of the series DVD.
The series was set in the newsroom of a news TV station, and hence had to be topical. The character plots for each episode were written in advance, and delivered to the cast on the Monday before recording. The scripts would then be re-written to add in topical references over the next few days. The 'completed' episode would then be recorded on the night before transmission, with some of the cast recording voice-over additions the next day, a few hours before transmission.
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sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey
- Major characters :* Gus Hedges — The unctuous Chief Executive of the company, and yes-man to Sir Roysten Merchant. A management stereotype, complete with clichés and clumsy metaphors, he swiftly transforms GlobeLink from a serious news network to a ratings-chasing tabloid channel...
(1990–1998). It was created by Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton
Andrew Neil Hamilton is a British comedian, game show panellist, television director, comedy screenwriter and radio dramatist.-Early life:...
and Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin is a comedy writer who is best known for working on sitcoms and comedies such as Drop the Dead Donkey, Jeffrey Archer: The Truth and Outnumbered...
, with most of the episodes written by them. The colour of each of the tables represents the colour of the series DVD.
The series was set in the newsroom of a news TV station, and hence had to be topical. The character plots for each episode were written in advance, and delivered to the cast on the Monday before recording. The scripts would then be re-written to add in topical references over the next few days. The 'completed' episode would then be recorded on the night before transmission, with some of the cast recording voice-over additions the next day, a few hours before transmission.
Series 1
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Series 2
This series sees the introduction of Joy as a regular character.| No | Title | Written by | First broadcast |
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Series 3
This series sees the introduction of Helen as a main character, replacing Alex.| No | Title | Written by | First broadcast |
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Series 4
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Series 5
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Series 6
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