Drop the Dead Donkey
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Where is Drop the Dead Donkey streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey is a 1990 English-language comedy series created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. The cast is led by Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, Susannah Doyle. It spans 6 seasons and 65 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV.
It was first aired on August 9, 1990.
- Created by
- Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
- Writers
- Guy Jenkin
- First aired
- August 9, 1990
- Last aired
- December 9, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 6 (65 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
Drop the Dead Donkey cast & crew
Drop the Dead Donkey was created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin and written by Guy Jenkin.
The cast features Neil Pearson as Dave Charnley, Victoria Wicks as Sally Smedley, Susannah Doyle as Joy Merryweather, David Swift as Henry Davenport, Stephen Tompkinson as Damien Day, and Jeff Rawle as George Dent.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.
Is Drop the Dead Donkey worth watching?
With 6 seasons and 65 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy, Drop the Dead Donkey is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Drop the Dead Donkey
Neil Pearson
Dave Charnley
Victoria Wicks
Sally Smedley
Susannah Doyle
Joy Merryweather
David Swift
Henry Davenport
Stephen Tompkinson
Damien Day
Jeff Rawle
George Dent
Robert Duncan
Gus Hedges
Ingrid Lacey
Helen Cooper
Drop the Dead Donkey — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Drop the Dead Donkey in United States?
Drop the Dead Donkey is streaming on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Drop the Dead Donkey on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Drop the Dead Donkey is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Drop the Dead Donkey in?
Drop the Dead Donkey is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Drop the Dead Donkey are there?
Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons with 65 episodes in total.
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