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The Day Today

The headlines tonight...

★8.2 1994 1 Season Chris Morris TV-MA

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'.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Main News Attack

Episode 01

Main News Attack

Jan 19, 1994 · 29 min

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.

The Big Report

Episode 02

The Big Report

Jan 26, 1994 · 29 min

Features reports on the Junior Minister for health resigning, Marlon Brando being sold at auction in Sotheby's, illegal back street dentists, and Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan reporting on the new European trade quota rates. Also features The Pool, a documentary set in a public swimming pool, a segment from RokTV, and Alan Partridge covering the horse racing at Marple.

Meganews

Episode 03

Meganews

Feb 2, 1994 · 29 min

Features reports on an infestation of wild horses in the London underground, the BBC's new soap opera The Bureau (replacing the Nine O'Clock News), a fight between Queen Elizabeth and John Major, and an air jam. Also features Barbara Wintergreen's report on Chapman Baxter being executed via marriage, a continuation of The Pool, and Alan Partridge interviewing soccer players and a female show jumper.

Stretchcast

Episode 04

Stretchcast

Feb 9, 1994 · 29 min

Features reports on suspicions that British police officers are eating their suspects, Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan interviewing the government minister for ships regarding recent accusations, the IRA's use of explosives hidden in dogs, the immense popularity of The Bureau in Italy, the Home Office releasing the Sorted videos aimed at young people, and near-death experiences. Also features Barbara Wintergreen reporting on the natus (a method of prosthetic pregnancy), and Alan Partridge's Countdown to World Cup '94.

Magnifevent

Episode 05

Magnifevent

Feb 16, 1994 · 29 min

Features reports on the British Pound being stolen, the plummeting ratings of The Bureau, the clamping of the homeless in London, a reminiscence of events in 1944, government ministers contracting a disease that inhibits reading, and the trade agreement and subsequent war between Australia and Hong Kong. Also features Barbara Wintergreen reporting on Chapman Baxter being executed by the reanimated corpse of his last victim, and Alan Partridge riding with a female rally driver.

Factgasm

Episode 06

Factgasm

Feb 23, 1994 · 29 min

Features reports on Buckingham Palace culling 40 members of staff, passengers stuck on a train in Hampshire, Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan reporting on General Motors making 35000 workers redundant, Colin Poppshed reporting from the gay desk, the decline of the NHS, and a roundup of international news. Also features a documentury set at the office of a pharmaceutical company, and Alan Partridge covering self-defence.

About the series

The Day Today poster
Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 64 votes

Synopsis

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'.

Comedy

Cast

7 principal cast

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Christopher Morris / Various Characters

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Alan Partridge / Various Characters

Patrick Marber

Patrick Marber

Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan / Various Characters

Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

Barbara Wintergreen / Various Characters

Doon Mackichan

Doon Mackichan

Collaterlie Sisters / Various Characters

David Schneider

David Schneider

Sylvester Stuart / Various Characters

Michael Alexander St John

Announcer (voice)

Where to watch The Day Today

The Day Today is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 64 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Day Today have?

The Day Today has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is The Day Today still on the air?

The Day Today has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Day Today?

The Day Today airs on BBC Two.

When did The Day Today first air?

The Day Today first aired on January 19, 1994.

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