TV ShowEndedBBC TwoComedy

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Name: Not the Nine O'Clock News
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-10-16
Duration: 45 min

1979 – 1982 · 45m per ep · 12 · English

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

7.3(76 reviews)

5.0353% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 16, 1979
Last air date: Mar 8, 1982
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 27
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: 12
Production companies: —

Where to watch

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Keywords

satiresketch comedy

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Mel Smith

Pamela Stephenson

Griff Rhys Jones

Chris Langham

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

7.3

76 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful