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.
Episodes
1The Newsmakers
Oct 28, 1998
A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.
2Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
Nov 4, 1998
Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.
3The Diaries
Nov 11, 1998
Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.
4But is it Art?
Nov 18, 1998
Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.
5George Finds Love
Nov 25, 1998
George goes out on a date with Henry's niece Sue. With the threat of unemployment looming ahead Damien starts to suffer from a nervous condition. And can Sally's future husband save Globelink News?
6A Bit of an Atmosphere
Dec 2, 1998
Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.
7The Final Chapter
Dec 9, 1998
The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.
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