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Satirical take on the news from the all-star cast including Chris Morris and Steve Coogan

A satirical take on world news from the all-star cast including Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider and Rebecca Front

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On the Hour: Series 1: Episode 1

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All the news as it happens, if it happens. Savagely satirical award-winning comedy.

All the news as it happens, if it happens. Savagely satirical award-winning comedy, starring Chris Morris. From August 1991.

From disasters and corruption to beachcombing and medical mayhem.   

All the news as it happens, if it happens. 

Plus all the sport from Alan Partridge

Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris. 

With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.   

Written by Chris Morris, Richard Herring,  Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, David Quantick and Stewart Lee. 

Editor:  Armando lannucci

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.

On the Hour: Series 1

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Satirical parody of current affairs programming, featuring absurd news items and reports

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