The Day Today
“The headlines tonight...”
1994•15•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•8.2•Ended
Comedy
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'.
Creator
Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci
Network
BBC Two
Origin
GB
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)
Episodes
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