Drop the Dead Donkey(1990)
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.
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Top 8 Billed Cast
Dave Charnley
Sally Smedley
Joy Merryweather
Damien Day
George Dent
Helen Cooper
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