- 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'.
- Tagline
The headlines tonight...
- First Air Date
19 January 1994
- Last Air Date
23 February 1994
- Creator
Armando Iannucci
Chris Morris
- Stars
Chris Morris
Patrick Marber
Doon Mackichan
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