Drop the Dead Donkey
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A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.
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Season 1
A New Dawn
Sir Roysten takes over at Globelink News, and puts Gus in charge. The Editor George tries to sack Damien for seeding crash sites,while he is filming , but Gus intercedes and Damien is only reprimanded.
Sally's Arrival
As Britain is threatened by Saddam Hussein with the Gulf war about to break out the staff have a bigger problem to contend with. The arrival of a new news reader, Sally Smedley.
A Clash of Interests
Gus tries to get Alex on his side in order to pressurise George to censor a story about a chemical spillage from a company owned by Sir Roysten. Dave updates the obituaries but Henry accidentally sees his and gets upset.
A Blast from the Past
Damien is doing a story on slum landlords but when they view the footage, Alex is staggered to learn that her ex husband is involved in the story. Sally and Henry have elocution lessons, and Sally appears on a TV telethon for charity.
Old Father Time
Henry's nephew comes to the office to gain work experience but everybody gets worked up as to just how young he is.
Sex, Lies and Audiotape
Alex has obtained a top secret audio tape, that the Government wants banned. Sally is taped making love to the sound man, but when Dave makes Henry a copy of Sally's tape, he accidentally uses the secret tape, thus erasing it.
The New Approach
Gus brings in a stress therapist to interview the staff and after a group session, a fight breaks out between Dave and Henry, so Gus fires the therapist. Dave persuades Henry to put money into a racehorse which turns out to be rubbish.
The Root of All Evil
Sally gets flowers from a secret admirer and when she loses her purse, Dave comes under suspicion, because he has been trying to borrow money. Gus goes on an economy drive.
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Stream Drop the Dead Donkey online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular comedy series originally produced in English and released in 1990, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 29 viewers worldwide.
About Drop the Dead Donkey
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire. Across 6 seasons and 65 episodes, originally airing on Channel 4.
Drop the Dead Donkey Cast and Characters
The cast features Neil Pearson (as Dave Charnley), Victoria Wicks (as Sally Smedley), Susannah Doyle (as Joy Merryweather), David Swift (as Henry Davenport), and Stephen Tompkinson (as Damien Day). Their performances are a major reason Drop the Dead Donkey has built such a passionate audience.
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Drop the Dead Donkey flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drop the Dead Donkey
Where can I watch Drop the Dead Donkey online for free?
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How many episodes does Drop the Dead Donkey have?
Drop the Dead Donkey has 65 episodes across 6 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Drop the Dead Donkey good? What's the rating?
Drop the Dead Donkey holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 29 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Drop the Dead Donkey?
The main cast includes Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, Susannah Doyle, and David Swift, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Drop the Dead Donkey available in English?
Yes — Drop the Dead Donkey was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Drop the Dead Donkey released?
Drop the Dead Donkey first aired in 1990.
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You can watch Drop the Dead Donkey online for free on Bowood.TV. All 65 episodes across 6 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Drop the Dead Donkey have?
Drop the Dead Donkey currently has 6 seasons and a total of 65 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Drop the Dead Donkey about?
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist a… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Drop the Dead Donkey originally available?
Drop the Dead Donkey was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Drop the Dead Donkey first released?
Drop the Dead Donkey first premiered on August 9, 1990 (1990). The series has since concluded its run.
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