The Day Today
The headlines tonight...
Created by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci
On BBC Two
A frenetic, absurdist satire of broadcast news that prioritizes surreal comedy and institutional mockery over warmth or narrative coherence.
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'.
Genres
Essence
Ensemble
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)
Sarah Wynter
Janet Breen
Albert Welling
Alternative Medicine Patient
Patience Tomlinson
Michael Snelders
Alan Stocks
Bob Mariner
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