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Writers:
Douglas Adams (writer)
Clive Anderson (writer)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 full episode list
Release Date:
16 October 1979 (UK) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.
Awards:
2 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Great Range Of Comedy. more

Cast

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Rowan Atkinson ... Various Roles (27 episodes, 1979-1982)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
25 min (27 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The pilot episode was due to replace the last episode of "Fawlty Towers" (1975) in the schedules ("Basil the Rat", which was postponed due to a BBC strike). John Cleese filmed a short skit to open the pilot, explaining why he hadn't produced a show that week. Although the pilot was then canceled, the sketch was used during the first full series of Not the Nine O'Clock News, the week after "Basil the Rat" was finally broadcast. more
Quotes:
Buyer: [looking at scaled down model of bathroom set with toilet and shower on the scene] A shower isn't as much use as a toilet is it? Well let's stick another toilet in there then!
Salesperson: But you've already got one sir!
[pause]
Salesperson: How about this heating rack? It can go just here...
Buyer: For drying towels and things?
Salesperson: That's right, yes.
Buyer: A heating rack isn't as much use as a toilet is it, really?
Salesperson: [laughing] Well, I suppose not, no...
Buyer: [takes out rack] , well let's put a toilet there then!
[puts toilet in in its place]
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Comedy Connections: Not the Nine O'Clock News (#3.6)" (2005) more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
Great Range Of Comedy., 28 August 2001
Author: sixstringscouser from Liverpool, ENGLAND

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

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