The Day Today
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'.
First Air Year
1994
Seasons
1
Audience Score
8.2
Genres
Comedy
Series Snapshot
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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The Day Today is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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