Name: Drop The Dead Donkey
Uploaded: 2023-11-08T00:13:29.000Z
Description: Hilarious comedy about a British TV newsroom.

Hilarious comedy about a British TV newsroom.

American Classics

The staff of Globelink faces up to having a megalomaniac as their new owner.

A New Dawn

A charming newsreader masks her callous personality.

Sally's Arrival

The management and newsreaders clash over petty issues.

A Clash of Interests

Prince Philip annoys Gus; Alex is singed by an old flame; Damien sets fire to a Buddhist.

A Blast From the Past

Despite a well-rehearsed interview technique, Henry is finding it difficult to pin down a government minister.

Old Father Time

The telegenic Sally Smedley's ice-cool screen persona belies a passionate heart; 2 groins end up beating as one.

Sex, Lies and Audiotape

Gus seeks to identify causes of stress; Henry and David disagree; Damien seems calm.

The New Approach

Gus' economizing threatens Damien's bribery; publicity benefits Sally; petty theft worries the staff.

The Root of All Evil

Damien's coverage of an execution and an animal-liberation raid goes awry.

Death, Disaster 'n' Damien

George can't decide who will interview the prime minister.

The Big Day

The station owner's daughter spends a week in the newsroom; Gus quashes a Gulf War report.

The Gulf Report

Globelink gets into financial difficulties; the staff are united in a time of crisis by the urge to stab someone else in the back.

The Trevorman Cometh

Sally brings her dog to the office; a would-be starlet dazzles Henry.

Henry and Dido

A charity softball tournament becomes a war.

Baseball

Sally's on-screen demeanor belies her nature; George doubts a story's veracity.

The Drunk Cabinet Minister

A visiting Soviet proposes to Alex; Damien needs more dead people for a story.

Alex and the Intrepretor

Damien discovers he is not the only one who can fabricate a story.

Hoax

The staff is stunned when Sally announces she has found God.

Don't Mention the Arabs

Damien lives as a have-not to report how it is; George's marriage falls apart.

Damien Down and Out

Sally's grandmother's ashes disappear; an exclusive story is a hoax.

The Evangelist

George resists pressure to quash a documentary; overenthusiastic Henry composes a rival's obituary.

George's Daughter

Dave's Day

The aftermath of the Globelink Christmas party.

The Christmas Party

Gus and George interview replacements for Alex.

In Place of Alex

Gus plots efficiency-minded Helen's downfall; Henry uses Sally's accountant.

Sally's Accountant

Henry's ex tells him she is remarrying; Dave wins a fortune gambling, then loses the betting slip.

Henry's Lost Love

Helen won't reveal sources; Gus vetos Damien's report on prostitution.

Helen'll Fix It

Sally sues a newspaper for libel; a gorilla wreaks havoc; Gus blackmails to ensure support for Sally.

Sally's Libel

Sexual harassment surfaces in the newsroom; Damien tracks an alleged Nazi war criminal.

Lady Merchant

Henry and Sally plot against the new member of the team, while Dave tries to charm her.

The New Newsreader

Rejected by her married lover, Joy becomes a monster of efficiency.

The team bond during a woods weekend in playing paint-ball.

Paintball

George seeks his delinquent daughter; a South American dictator turns the tables on Damien.

George and His Daughter

A story about Sir Royston is revealed at the British News Awards ceremony.

Awards

The newsroom deals with Damien's car troubles and George's acting aspirations.

The Undiscovered Country

Gus recovers from heart troubles; Joy trains for an appearance on \Gladiators.\

Quality Time

George is invited to his ex-wife's wedding; Damien's mother visits the newsroom.

The Day of the Mum

Births and Deaths

Helen has not told her parents that she is a lesbian.

Helen's Parents

Joy considers posing nude; Gus reveals the new Globelink logo.

Sally in TV Times

Gus struggles to find crimes for his new program; Dave tries to forget his upcoming birthday.

Crime Time

Sally gets the assignment in Acapulco; George becomes more mean.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Henry writes his life story; George is in a panic over an interview; Sally shoots a fitness video.

Henry's Autobiography

The staff goes on strike when Gus threatens layoffs.

The Strike

Henry stays with Gus after his house floods; Dave arranges a stag party.

The Wedding

Damien and the Weather Girl

Helen is robbed; a friend is offered Henry; Sally returns after a nervous breakdown.

Inside the Asylum

Gus tries to impress potential investors; a bishop loses his faith.

The Godless Society

Gus hires a low-budget security firm; a hawk is hired to attack pigeons.

The Bird of Doom

Gus has a date with destiny; a visit from John Major.

What Are Friends for?

Helen and Gus both have new women in their lives.

The Path of True Love

Sally dislikes her face; George gets a puppy; Dave tries to be faithful.

Charnley in Love

George's Car

Henry writes of his colleagues in the newspaper column; Gus plans a celebrity dinner; George prepares for a public debut.

Henry's Diary

Rumors run rampant; psychologist appraises mental health at Globelink.

Dave and Diana

Henry suffers midlife crisis; Sally makes a show of herself; Damien discovers he is not invincible.

Luck

Helen has company on the night shift; George has a mind-altering experience; Joy reveals an unusual relationship

The Graveyard Shift

George gets sick; Henry receives bad news; Gus has disturbing dreams.

Sex 'n Death

A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink news.

The Newsmakers

Roy Merchant makes a promise not to cut jobs.

Badgers, Beasts and Bombshells

Helen tells her father she is a lesbian; Henry and Sally look for jobs.

The Diaries

George makes the acquaintance of Henry's niece; Helen goes in search of other ways of earning a living.

But Is It Art?

Sally is thrilled to have a rich new fiance.

George Finds Love

A Bit of an Atmosphere

Nothing goes as planned when staff members prepare big changes in their second careers.

Drop The Dead Donkey

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