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.

First Aired

Aug 9, 1990

Last Aired

Dec 9, 1998

Episode Runtime

24m

Created By

Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin

Network

Channel 4

Country

GB