How many seasons does Drop the Dead Donkey have?

Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons with 65 episodes.

What network is Drop the Dead Donkey on?

Drop the Dead Donkey airs on Channel 4.

When did Drop the Dead Donkey premiere?

Drop the Dead Donkey premiered on September 15, 1991.

Drop the Dead Donkey

Name: Drop the Dead Donkey
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Neil Pearson, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson, Jeff Rawle, Victoria Wicks

Channel 4 Ended Comedy

6 Seasons · 65 Episodes · Premiered September 15, 1991 · Ended December 9, 1998

Classic satirical sitcom set in the studios of Globelink News TV. An unpopular and unprincipled Chief Executive struggles to control a doggedly dysfunctional news team. With precious little success...

Where to Watch: Channel 4

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

10 episodes

E01

A New Dawn

Thu, Aug 9 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant takes over Globelink News

E02

Sally's Arrival

Thu, Aug 16 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In an effort to boost ratings, Gus presents Henry with a new partner: Sally Smedley

E03

A Clash of Interests

Thu, Aug 23 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

George has to decide whether to run a negative story about Sir Roysten

E04

A Blast from the Past

Thu, Aug 30 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Alex has to decide where her loyalties lie when her ex-husband is implicated in a scandal

E05

Old Father Time

Thu, Sep 6 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry's interview technique fails to work its magic on a government minister.

E06

Sex, Lies and Audiotape

Thu, Sep 13 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Special Branch raid the station.

E07

The New Approach

Thu, Sep 20 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

George asks some important questions. Can journalism be unbiased? Where are his pills?

E08

The Root of All Evil

Thu, Sep 27 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus attempts to introduce an austerity drive at the station.

E09

Death, Disaster 'n' Damien

Thu, Oct 4 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An execution proves less telegenic than Damien had hoped.

E10

The Big Day

Thu, Oct 11 1990 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The news team secures an interview with the Prime Minister.

Season 2

13 episodes

E01

The Gulf Report

Thu, Sep 26 1991 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The team review their Gulf War coverage. George experiences some collateral damage.

E02

The Trevorman Cometh

Thu, Oct 3 1991 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Globelink is in severe financial difficulties.

E03

Henry and Dido

Thu, Oct 10 1991 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The bloodiest war at Globelink is taking place between the newsreaders.

E04

Baseball

Thu, Oct 17 1991 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus reveals his deeper feelings for his brother - by making him grovel.

E05

Drunk Minister

Thu, Oct 24 1991 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A minister turns out to be incapable. George, on the other hand, is totally inept.

E06

Alex and the Interpreter

Thu, Oct 31 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A visiting Russian official and his interpreter engage in some Glasnost with Alex.

E07

Hoax

Thu, Nov 7 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Damien deplores fabrication, especially when another reporter does it better than him.

E08

Don't Mention the Arabs

Thu, Nov 14 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There's bad news for Christianity when the unspeakable Sally Smedley finds God.

E09

Damien Down and Out

Thu, Nov 21 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There's bad news for George, bad news for Damien and bad news for God.

E10

The Evangelist

Thu, Nov 28 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally finds a dubious spiritual guide. Divorce is on the cards for George.

E11

George's Daughter

Thu, Dec 5 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A documentary crew causes problems for George, but not as many as his daughter causes

E12

Dave's Day

Thu, Dec 12 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Dave seeks psychiatric help and encounters problems with a trick cyclist.

E13

The Christmas Party

Thu, Dec 19 1991 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry can't cope with what's happening. George doesn't remember what happened.

Season 3

11 episodes

E01

In Place of Alex

Thu, Jan 7 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus and George interview possible replacements for Alex.

E02

Sally's Accountant

Thu, Jan 14 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry hits meltdown as personal angst overcomes professional etiquette.

E03

Henry's Lost Love

Thu, Jan 21 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry's ex-wife tells him she's re-marrying - why not to him, he wants to know.

E04

Helen'll Fix It

Thu, Jan 28 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the face of government threats, Helen refuses to name her sources.

E05

Sally's Libel

Thu, Feb 4 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally decides to sue a newspaper.

E06

Lady Merchant

Thu, Feb 11 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sexual harrassment raises its ugly head in the newsroom - but for once its not Henry's.

E07

The New Newsreader

Thu, Feb 18 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus introduces Jill, the youthful face of Globelink. But will she soon be its only face?

E08

Joy

Thu, Feb 25 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Reeling from Helen's rejection, George finds a kindred spirit in Joy.

E09

Paintball

Thu, Mar 4 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus decides the team could benefit from a weekend in the woods.

E10

George and His Daughter

Thu, Mar 11 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

George is having family problems. Gus has problems with morality.

E11

Awards

Thu, Mar 18 1993 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's party time as the razz at the British News Awards ceremony begins.

Season 4

12 episodes

E01

The Undiscovered Country

Thu, Sep 29 1994 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus goes into exercise overdrive. Damien has problems with his Porsche.

E02

Quality Time

Thu, Oct 6 1994 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus recovers from his heart tremor and tries to survive the visits from colleagues.

E03

The Day of the Mum

Thu, Oct 13 1994 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

George is invited to his ex-wife's wedding.

E04

Births and Deaths

Tue, Sep 20 1994 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Damien receives death threats... and this time they're not just from Joy.

E05

Helen's Parents

Tue, Sep 27 1994 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen's parents decide to stay. Will she come out of the closet?

E06

Sally in T.V. Times

Thu, Nov 3 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally suffers a tragedy and Joy offers to pose nude for a photographer.

E07

Crime Time

Thu, Nov 10 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Wedding bells ring for George; warning bells are ringing for everyone else.

E08

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Thu, Nov 17 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Unlucky in love, George turns tyrant overnight.

E09

Henry's Autobiography

Thu, Nov 24 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry is about to spill the beans in his life story.

E10

The Strike

Thu, Dec 1 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When some Globelink staff face the sack, the team vote to strike - except Sally and Damien.

E11

The Wedding

Thu, Dec 8 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There's a wedding on the way at Globelink, and Gus decides he's coming to the stag night.

E12

Damien and the Weather Girl

Thu, Dec 15 1994 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus takes the moral high ground promoting family values.

Season 5

12 episodes

E01

Inside the Asylum

Tue, Oct 1 1996 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The team prepare to welcome Sally back from an enforced absence in another place

E02

The Godless Society

Tue, Oct 8 1996 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus is eager to impress a Japanese delegation of potential financiers.

E03

The Bird of Doom

Tue, Oct 15 1996 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The technology revolution reaches Globelink.

E04

What Are Friends For

Tue, Oct 22 1996 11:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Globelink braces itself for a visit from John Major.

E05

The Path of True Love

Tue, Oct 29 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus is about to get a woman in his life as Cupid starts firing poison-tipped arrows.

E06

George's Car

Tue, Nov 5 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally decides her face doesn't fit. George decides to buy a new car.

E07

Charnley in Love

Tue, Nov 12 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus is worried about an old face. Dave's worried about his wedding. Damien's just worried.

E08

Henry's Diary

Tue, Nov 19 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus holds a celebrity dinner in honour of Sir Royston.

E09

Dave and Diana

Tue, Nov 26 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A psychologist appraises the team's mental health.

E10

Luck

Tue, Dec 3 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally makes an exhibition of herself.

E11

The Graveyard Shift

Tue, Dec 10 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen is not alone when she works the nightshift.

E12

Sex 'n Death

Tue, Dec 17 1996 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

George grapples with illness while Gus grapples with dreams that involve manacles.

Season 6

7 episodes

E01

The Newsmakers

Wed, Oct 28 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The staff of Globelink News are to be the stars of a docusoap.

E02

Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells

Wed, Nov 4 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Globelink is seized by rumours after the announcement of job cuts.

E03

The Diaries

Wed, Nov 11 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gus is in denial about the imminent demise of Globelink.

E04

But Is It Art?

Wed, Nov 18 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally goes in search of an alternative income and Helen discovers she has no secrets.

E05

George Finds Love

Wed, Nov 25 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sally is very taken with her wealthy fiance, and so is Gus.

E06

A Bit of an Atmosphere

Wed, Dec 2 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Henry finds new fame as an icon of youth TV.

E07

The Final Chapter

Wed, Dec 9 1998 12:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Time is running out for Globelink.

Cast

Neil Pearson as Dave Charnley

David Swift as Henry Davenport

Stephen Tompkinson as Damien Day

Jeff Rawle as George Dent

Victoria Wicks as Sally Smedley

Robert Duncan as Gus Hedges

Susannah Doyle as Joy Merryweather

Ingrid Lacey as Helen Cooper

Haydn Gwynne as Alex Pates

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