The Day Today
“The headlines tonight...”
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'.
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About The Day Today
The Day Today is a 1994 English-language comedy series created by Chris Morris and Armando Iannucci. The cast is led by Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 100 ratings.
The Day Today was produced by TalkBack Productions and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 19, 1994, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci
- First aired
- January 19, 1994
- Last aired
- February 23, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- TalkBack Productions, BBC
The Day Today cast & crew
The Day Today was created by Chris Morris and Armando Iannucci.
The cast features Chris Morris as Christopher Morris / Various Characters, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge / Various Characters, Patrick Marber as Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan / Various Characters, Rebecca Front as Barbara Wintergreen / Various Characters, Doon Mackichan as Collaterlie Sisters / Various Characters, and David Schneider as Sylvester Stuart / Various Characters.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonathan Whitehead and it was produced by Peter Fincham and Armando Iannucci.
Is The Day Today worth watching?
The Day Today holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 63 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy, The Day Today is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Day Today
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)
The Day Today — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Day Today in United States?
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▸What language is The Day Today in?
The Day Today is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Day Today are there?
The Day Today has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is The Day Today rated?
The Day Today is rated 15. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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