Series

Drop the Dead Donkey

★ 7.0(29)199024m6 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Release date: 1990-08-09
Runtime: 24m
Language: English
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 65
Network: Channel 4
Status: Ended

About Drop the Dead Donkey

Drop the Dead Donkey is a 1990 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, starring Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks and Susannah Doyle. It spans 6 seasons and 65 episodes, and originally aired on Channel 4. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drop the Dead Donkey in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (6)

Season 110 eps · 1990

Season 213 eps · 1991

Season 311 eps · 1993

Season 412 eps · 1994

Season 512 eps · 1996

Season 67 eps · 1998

Cast

Neil Pearson

Dave Charnley

Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

Susannah Doyle

Joy Merryweather

David Swift

Henry Davenport

Stephen Tompkinson

Damien Day

Jeff Rawle

George Dent

Robert Duncan

Gus Hedges

Ingrid Lacey

Helen Cooper

Themes & keywords

satiredark comedyreportersitcompolitical humorworkplace comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Drop the Dead Donkey in United States?+

Drop the Dead Donkey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Drop the Dead Donkey on Netflix?+

Drop the Dead Donkey is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of Drop the Dead Donkey are there?+

Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons and 65 episodes in total.

Who stars in Drop the Dead Donkey?+

Drop the Dead Donkey stars Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, Susannah Doyle, David Swift and Stephen Tompkinson.

When did Drop the Dead Donkey come out?+

Drop the Dead Donkey is a 1990 web series created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.

What genre is Drop the Dead Donkey?+

Drop the Dead Donkey is Comedy series.

Who created Drop the Dead Donkey?+

Drop the Dead Donkey was created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.