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Press Gang

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Series Overview

The activities of the staff at The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper produced by a group of school pupils.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
CITV
Episodes & Seasons

5 Seasons • 43 Episodes

25–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1989 – 1993

Premiered: Mon, Jan 16, 1989

Created By
Steven MoffatSteven Moffat
Bill Moffat

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, May 21, 1993

Season 5, Episode 6: “There Are Crocodiles”

Is it last day of The Junior Gazette? The gang recollect their thoughts and feelings as Lynda hands them all some sane advice, including Spike.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Moffat, Bill Moffat

Screenplay & Story

Steven Moffat

Original Score & Music

Peter Davis, John G. Perry, John Mealing

Producers

Sandra C. Hastie, Lewis Rudd

Department Leadership Roster

Steven Moffat

Steven Moffat

Writer

Martin Childs

Martin Childs

Production Design

Christopher Edwards

Production Design

Sandra C. Hastie

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Press Gang.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Press Gang

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Press Gang about?

The activities of the staff at The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper produced by a group of school pupils.

How many seasons does Press Gang have?

Press Gang comprises 5 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Press Gang?

Key cast members in Press Gang include Lucy Benjamin, Julia Sawalha, Dexter Fletcher, Kelda Holmes, Mmoloki Chrystie.

Who created or directed Press Gang?

Press Gang was developed and directed by Steven Moffat, Bill Moffat.