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Drop the Dead Donkey

7.019906 seasonsTV SeriesComedy

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…

WriterGuy Jenkin
ProducersGuy Jenkin·Andy Hamilton

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Newsmakers
Oct 28, 1998 8.0
E2
Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells
Nov 4, 1998 8.0
E3
The Diaries
Nov 11, 1998 9.0
E4
But is it Art?
Nov 18, 1998 9.0
E5
George Finds Love
Nov 25, 1998 8.0
E6
A Bit of an Atmosphere
Dec 2, 1998 10.0
E7
The Final Chapter
Dec 9, 1998 10.0

Cast

NPNeil Pearson
Neil Pearson
Dave Charnley
VWVictoria Wicks
Victoria Wicks
Sally Smedley
SDSusannah Doyle
Susannah Doyle
Joy Merryweather
DS
David Swift
Henry Davenport
STStephen Tompkinson
Stephen Tompkinson
Damien Day
JRJeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
George Dent
RD
Robert Duncan
Gus Hedges
ILIngrid Lacey
Ingrid Lacey
Helen Cooper

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Drop the Dead Donkey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Drop the Dead Donkey?

Drop the Dead Donkey is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Drop the Dead Donkey on Netflix?

No, Drop the Dead Donkey is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is Drop the Dead Donkey on Amazon Prime Video?

Drop the Dead Donkey isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Drop the Dead Donkey for free?

Drop the Dead Donkey is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Drop the Dead Donkey?

Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons in total (65 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of Drop the Dead Donkey out yet?

Yes — all 65 episodes across 6 seasons of Drop the Dead Donkey are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 7 of Drop the Dead Donkey?

No — Drop the Dead Donkey ended after 6 seasons, so there is no Season 7.