Drop the Dead Donkey (Season 6)

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.

  • Poster for The Newsmakers

    The Newsmakers (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1998-10-28

    Overview: A documentary crew films the demise of Globelink News.

  • Poster for Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells

    Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1998-11-04

    Overview: Roy Merchant promises to not cut jobs.

  • Poster for The Diaries

    The Diaries (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1998-11-11

    Overview: Helen tells her father she's a lesbian. Henry and Sally look for other jobs. Dave tries to get fired.

  • Poster for But is it Art?

    But is it Art? (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1998-11-18

    Overview: Sally begins dating older men. George meets Henry's niece. Helen tells her mother she's a lesbian.

  • Poster for George Finds Love

    George Finds Love (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1998-11-25

    Overview: 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?

  • Poster for A Bit of an Atmosphere

    A Bit of an Atmosphere (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1998-12-02

    Overview: Damian's fainting spells get worse. Henry gets a job on children's TV. Joy's sketches are displayed in a gallery.

  • Poster for The Final Chapter

    The Final Chapter (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1998-12-09

    Overview: The staff prepares big changes in their second careers, but nothing goes as plans.

Drop the Dead Donkey

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