Drop the Dead Donkey
Season 6
Created by: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Network: Channel 4
Season aired: 1998-10-28
Seasons
Overview
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 · 7
The Newsmakers
A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.
Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.
The Diaries
Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.
But is it Art?
Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.
George Finds Love
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?
A Bit of an Atmosphere
Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.
The Final Chapter
The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.
