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'.

The Day Today (1994)

The headlines tonight...

★ 8.2/10 January 19, 1994 1 season

Comedy

Creator: Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci

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'.

Creators

Chris Morris Armando Iannucci

Cast

Chris Morris 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)