Drop the Dead Donkey - Entire Series Two - 2-DVD Set ( Drop the Dead Donkey - Entire Series 2 )

Drop the Dead Donkey - Series Two - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Drop the Dead Donkey - Entire Series 2
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
322 min + 28 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1990 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Liddy Oldroyd

Written By:
Andy Hamilton
Guy Jenkin

Actors:
Robert Duncan ..... Gus Hedges
Haydn Gwynne ..... Alex Pates
Neil Pearson ..... Dave Charnley
Jeff Rawle ..... George Dent
David Swift ..... Henry Davenport
Stephen Tompkinson ..... Damien Day
Victoria Wicks ..... Sally Smedley
Susannah Doyle ..... Joy Merryweather
Hermione Norris ..... Octavia
Dorcas Morgan ..... Amanda
Fraser James ..... Les
Anthony Asbury ..... Craig the Croc

Synopsis:

Drop the Dead Donkey was a landmark satirical sitcom, set in the offices of "Globelink News", a fictional TV news company in the style of CNN or ITN. Set in the era of media deregulation, the series took an over-the-top look at the conflict between old-school news journalists and media owners more concerned with ratings and profits than the truth. Each episode was recorded close to transmission, allowing script changes to incorporate breaking news and up-to-the-minute political satire. The last scene - a voiceover for the end credits - was filmed either the day before or even on the day of broadcast to catch the issues of the day. First aired in 1990, Drop the Dead Donkey was an innovative comedy that launched the careers of several successful comic actors.

Season 2
Season 2, Episode 1: The Gulf Report
Original Air Date-26 September 1991
Season 2, Episode 2: The Trevorman Cometh
Original Air Date-3 October 1991
Season 2, Episode 3: Henry & Dido
Original Air Date-10 October 1991
Season 2, Episode 4: Baseball
Original Air Date-17 October 1991
Season 2, Episode 5: Drunk Minister
Original Air Date-24 October 1991
Season 2, Episode 6: Alex and the Interpreter
Original Air Date-31 October 1991
Season 2, Episode 7: Hoax
Original Air Date-7 November 1991
Season 2, Episode 8: Don't Mention the Arabs
Original Air Date-14 November 1991
Season 2, Episode 9: Damian Down and Out
Original Air Date-21 November 1991
Season 2, Episode 10: The Evangelist
Original Air Date-28 November 1991
Season 2, Episode 11: George's Daughter
Original Air Date-5 December 1991
Season 2, Episode 12: Dave's Day
Original Air Date-12 December 1991
Season 2, Episode 13: Xmas Party
Original Air Date-19 December 1991

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 13 May, 2010.