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On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC
On The Hour

On The Hour

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1991 - 1992
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation. Also features Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber and David Schneider

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Series 2, Episode 5

The date of the next General Election has been announced, Alan Partridge reports live from the Olympic Games, and Nebraska bans women.

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Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 21st May 1992
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Chris Morris (as Christopher Morris) Ensemble Actor
Steve Coogan Ensemble Actor
Rebecca Front Ensemble Actor
Doon Mackichan Ensemble Actor
Patrick Marber Ensemble Actor
David Schneider Ensemble Actor
Michael Alexander St John Announcer
Writing team
Chris Morris (as Christopher Morris) Writer
Armando Iannucci Writer
Richard Herring Writer
Stewart Lee Writer
David Quantick Writer
Steven Wells Writer
Andrew Glover Writer (Additional Material)
Rebecca Front Writer (Additional Material)
Doon Mackichan Writer (Additional Material)
Steve Coogan Writer (Additional Material)
David Schneider Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Armando Iannucci Producer
Chris Morris (as Christopher Morris) Producer
Jonathan Whitehead Composer
Chris Morris (as Christopher Morris) Composer

Video

Alan Partridge from the Olympic opening ceremony

Alan Partridge commentates on the precession of athletes at the opening of the Olympics.

Featuring: Steve Coogan.

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