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The Day Today

"The headlines tonight..."

Release

19 Jan 1994

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC Two

Overview

A spoof of the British news - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors. Adapted from Radio 4 series 'On The Hour'.

Season 1

Air Date:20 Jan 1994
Available

Seasons

1 Seasons and a Special Season

Specials

Specials

Season 1

Season 1

Main News Attack

Features reports on Prince Charles volunteering to go to prison, the London Jam Festival, bullying in the Church of England, medieval alternative medicine, and a sheepdog piloting an out of control helicopter. Also features Barbara Wintergreen's report on the Elvis styled execution of American serial killer Chapman Baxter, and Alan Partridge covering the Tour de France and Boxing.

Runtime:29m
Air Date:20 Jan 1994Available

Episodes of Season 1

6 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
S1 E1