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Drop the Dead Donkey S1E10 — The Big Day
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Drop the Dead Donkey•Season 1•Episode 10

The Big Day

7.4/10 · 37 votesOct 11, 1990

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Gus wants Sally to interview the Prime Minister when she comes to the studio, but Alex and George want Henry to do the interview. When an electrician fuses the lights the interview is called off. After Damien fakes another report, George threatens to sack him.

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Cast7

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Dave Charnley

Victoria Wicks

Victoria Wicks

Sally Smedley

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David Swift

Henry Davenport

Stephen Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson

Damien Day

Jeff Rawle

Jeff Rawle

George Dent

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Robert Duncan

Gus Hedges

Haydn Gwynne

Haydn Gwynne

Alex Pates

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Episode Summary

"The Big Day" is episode 10 of Drop the Dead Donkey season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 37 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 11, 1990.

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