surreal,satire,parody,current affairs

The Day Today (1994)

Poster for The Day Today

The headlines tonight...

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'.

Cast & Crew

Director
Andrew Gillman
  • Profile picture of Chris Morris
    Christopher Morris Chris Morris
  • Profile picture of Patrick Marber
    Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan Patrick Marber
  • Profile picture of Doon Mackichan
    Collaterlie Sisters Doon Mackichan
  • Profile picture of Steve Coogan
    Alan Partridge Steve Coogan
  • Profile picture of Rebecca Front
    Barbara Wintergreen Rebecca Front
  • Profile picture of David Schneider
    Sylvester Stuart David Schneider
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1994

6 episodes

Season 1 of The Day Today premiered on January 19, 1994

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Keywords

  • surreal
  • satire
  • parody
  • current affairs