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Not the Nine O'Clock News

1979 · Released · 25 min · 4 seasons · United Kingdom

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Comedy Sketch Comedy

Not the Nine O'Clock News is a British television sketch comedy show that was broadcast on BBC2 from 16 October 1979 to 8 March 1982. Originally shown as a comedy alternative to the Nine O'Clock News on BBC1, the show features satirical sketches on news stories and popular culture of the early 1980s, as well as parody songs, comedy sketches, re-edited videos, and spoof television formats. The programme features Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, and Griff Rhys Jones, as well as Chris Langham in the first series.

Creator
John Lloyd

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Release date
16 October 1979 · Released
Runtime
25 min
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Genres
Comedy · Sketch Comedy
Also known as
Deutsch
Born to Be Mr. B... – Atkinson total
日本語
ノット・ザ・9・オクロック・ニュース

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