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Not the Nine O'Clock News

  • TV Series
  • 1979–1982
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.9K
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Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, and Pamela Stephenson in Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979)
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British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.

  • Stars
    • Rowan Atkinson
    • Mel Smith
    • Pamela Stephenson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    2.9K
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    • Stars
      • Rowan Atkinson
      • Mel Smith
      • Pamela Stephenson
    • 15User reviews
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    • Won 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson
    • Various Roles…
    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • Various Roles
    Pamela Stephenson
    Pamela Stephenson
    • Various Roles
    Griff Rhys Jones
    Griff Rhys Jones
    • Various Roles
    Chris Langham
    Chris Langham
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    John Cleese
    John Cleese
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    John Alford
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    Willoughby Goddard
    Willoughby Goddard
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    David Rappaport
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    Andrew Sachs
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    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
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    Kenny Everett
    Kenny Everett
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    Oscar James
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
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    • Trivia
      The original pilot episode had a different cast: Rowan Atkinson and Chris Langham were joined by Chris Emmett, Christopher Godwin, John Gorman, Willoughby Goddard and Jonathan Hyde. The pilot was due to air on April 2, 1979, but was cancelled due to BBC fears over its political content just before a general election, and has never been broadcast.
    • Quotes

      Various roles: [opens a back door and shouts] Why don't you grow up, you little bastards?

      Various roles: What's the matter, dear?

      Various roles: Nothing, I'm just talking to the plants.

    • Alternate versions
      The series was edited down to eight 25-minute compilation episodes in 1995; these have been released on video, and are the versions used for repeats on British TV.
    • Connections
      Featured in Wood and Walters: Episode #1.4 (1982)

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    Great Range Of Comedy.

    I have recently been watching the repeats of NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS and I've really enjoyed them. I didn't see them the first time around, but I really enjoy the range of subjects that this comedy show embodies. These include music gags, political humour and a whole lot more! The stars include Rown Atkinson, Mel Smith and Griff Rhyss-Jones and if you are a fan of any of these people I would advise you to check out this show. Very enjoyable with a great cast. 8/10
    • sixstringscouser
    • Aug 27, 2001
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 1979 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inte aktuellt
    • Production companies
      • BBC Television
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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