The Day Today
“The headlines tonight...”
Series 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'.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
29 min per episode
1994 – 1994
Premiered: Wed, Jan 19, 1994
Chris Morris
Armando IannucciLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Factgasm”
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.
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The Day Today Pool Supervisor Keith Mandemant
Type: Clip • Published 2020-02-10
Cast & Creators
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Christopher Morris / Various Characters
Steve Coogan
Alan Partridge / Various Characters
Patrick Marber
Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan / Various Characters
Rebecca Front
Barbara Wintergreen / Various Characters
Doon Mackichan
Collaterlie Sisters / Various Characters
David Schneider
Sylvester Stuart / Various Characters
Michael Alexander St John
Announcer (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci
Jonathan Whitehead, Chris Morris
David Fairhead, Steve Gandolfi
Peter Fincham, Armando Iannucci, Chris Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Fincham
Producer
Jonathan Whitehead
Original Music Composer
Chris Morris
Original Music Composer
Armando Iannucci
Producer
David Fairhead
Editor
Lindsey McLean
Costume Design
Dennis De Groot
Production Design
Chris Morris
Producer
Steve Gandolfi
Editor
Marcia Stanton
Costume Design
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Day Today about?
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'.
How many seasons does The Day Today have?
The Day Today comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Day Today?
Key cast members in The Day Today include Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan.
Who created or directed The Day Today?
The Day Today was developed and directed by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci.