TV series

Not the Nine O'Clock News

1979–1982 · 4 seasons

A rapid-fire barrage of sharp, silly sketches that skewers the headlines of its day with gleeful irreverence.

Overview: Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, cynical and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Media, politics, class, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
politics
class
identity
celebrity
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
anthology
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild