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Series · 1979 – 1982 · Comedy

Not the Nine O'Clock News

★7.3 1979 – 1982 4 Seasons TV-MA

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 27 episodes

Kenny Everett In Not The Nine O'Clock News

Episode 01

Kenny Everett In Not The Nine O'Clock News

Oct 16, 1979

Sketches: Clapperboard / Tinker, Tailor / Kenny Everett Sketch / Britt Ekland's car / National Wealth Beds / Wilson's Memoirs / Inflatables / Aliens / Vivisection Sketch / On The Moov / Spinning Head / Man With Ten Legs / Tory Conference / Maori Sketch

Show Two

Episode 02

Show Two

Oct 23, 1979 · 24 min

Sketches: Apology to Princess Margaret / News Headlines / Nicest flag in the EEC / Inflation / Kennedy / Gravity / Equal Opportunities / Blind beggar / Phone Bill Sketch / Forgetful Priests / St Vincent / Rowan's Rant 1 / Suburbs at War / Gay Christian / Keep Fit / Milk Tray

Show Three

Episode 03

Show Three

Oct 30, 1979 · 24 min

Sketches: John Cleese / Suicide / Stringmakers' strike / National Laundromat Week / Murder Scene Sketch / Vote For Jimmy Carter / Hospital Stores / Ayatollah Sketch / Blue Peter / Preacher / The Dead Crocodile / Hole Sculptor / Restaurant / Restrictive Practices Suite / Irish Football

Show Four

Episode 04

Show Four

Nov 6, 1979 · 22 min

Sketches: Plane Crash / Mission Ineffable / Scunthorpe strangler / Football Replay / Final Demands / Lifeboatmen / Craftsman's Kitchen / I can't feel my legs / Neurotica / Song: Gob On You

Show Five

Episode 05

Show Five

Nov 13, 1979

Sketches: Baby on the bus / Nativity Sketch / New Jeans / Religious fanatic / Nativity II / Hot Gossip / Church Advertising / Medieval Christmas / Ranting Frenchman / Miss World / Amputation / Trial By Egg / ""Probe"" / Bingo / Rowan Rants Again / Nanny Service / Christmas Carol

Show Six

Episode 06

Show Six

Nov 20, 1979

Sketches: Royal car visor / Whale delivery / Aliens / John Cleese / General Synod's Life Of Python / Disco For Dentists / Licence fee / Milk float visors / Simultaneous Translation / Donald Sinden / Self-defence / Spies / Sex Shop / Poped / Careers Teacher / Oh! Bosanquet

About the series

Not the Nine O'Clock News poster
Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 28 votes

Synopsis

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Mel Smith

Mel Smith

Pamela Stephenson

Pamela Stephenson

Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones

Chris Langham

Chris Langham

Where to watch Not the Nine O'Clock News

Not the Nine O'Clock News is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 4 seasons and 27 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 28 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Not the Nine O'Clock News have?

Not the Nine O'Clock News has 4 seasons with 27 episodes in total.

Is Not the Nine O'Clock News still on the air?

Not the Nine O'Clock News has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Not the Nine O'Clock News?

Not the Nine O'Clock News airs on BBC Two.

When did Not the Nine O'Clock News first air?

Not the Nine O'Clock News first aired on October 16, 1979.

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