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Not the Nine O'Clock News

1979–1982 Comedy

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

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Overview

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
4
Total Episodes
27
First Air Date
Oct 16, 1979
Most Recent Air Date
Dec 28, 2009
Network / Platform
Britbox Apple TV Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Created by:

Main cast:

Rating
5.1
Seasons
4
Episodes
27

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