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One Bummer News Day

19781h 2mMovieComedyTV Movie

What happens to provincial journalists when there's nothing in the news and they have a paper to fill?

DirectorMichael Darlow
WriterAndy McSmith
ProducerRichard Eyre

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Cast · Directed by Michael Darlow

GH
Gordon Hammersley
Jeremy Gaunt
MN
Madelaine Newton
Mary
SRSimon Rouse
Simon Rouse
John Hansen
WMWilliam Maxwell
William Maxwell
Peter Postgate
KCKenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley
Frank Benyon
DS
Diana Sowman
Diana
SG
Sheila Grant
Monica
MKMatthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly
Bill
TCTom Cotcher
Tom Cotcher
Hughie
LM
Lizzie McKenzie
Mrs. Baker
GG
Gordon Gostelow
Jimmy Tanner
ATAlan Tilvern
Alan Tilvern
Richard Devizes

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One Bummer News Day — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Bummer News Day?

One Bummer News Day isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is One Bummer News Day on Netflix?

No, One Bummer News Day is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is One Bummer News Day on Amazon Prime Video?

No, One Bummer News Day isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch One Bummer News Day for free?

One Bummer News Day isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for One Bummer News Day?

One Bummer News Day hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 30, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.