Drop the Dead Donkey
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6 Seasons
Set in the bustling offices of the fictional GlobeLink News, Drop the Dead Donkey blends sharp satire with real-world events, airing on Channel 4 from 1990 to 1998. Created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, the sitcom follows editor George Dent and his team as they navigate the challenges posed by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant and his ambitious aide, Gus Hedges, who favors sensationalism over journalistic integrity. The series, featuring standout performances from Haydn Gwynne, Stephen Tompkinson, and Neil Pearson, garnered critical acclaim, winning multiple BAFTA and British Comedy Awards throughout its run.
