Not the Nine O'Clock News

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Not the Nine O'Clock News

1979- 1982

4 Seasons

27 Episodes

7.3(28 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

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.

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5 members

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Rowan Atkinson

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Mel Smith

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Pamela Stephenson

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Griff Rhys Jones

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Chris Langham

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