Classic satirical sitcom set in the studios of Globelink News TV. An unpopular and unprincipled Chief Executive struggles to control a doggedly dysfunctional news team. With precious little success...
Media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant takes over Globelink News
In an effort to boost ratings, Gus presents Henry with a new partner: Sally Smedley
George has to decide whether to run a negative story about Sir Roysten
Alex has to decide where her loyalties lie when her ex-husband is implicated in a scandal
Henry's interview technique fails to work its magic on a government minister.
Special Branch raid the station.
George asks some important questions. Can journalism be unbiased? Where are his pills?
Gus attempts to introduce an austerity drive at the station.
An execution proves less telegenic than Damien had hoped.
The news team secures an interview with the Prime Minister.
The team review their Gulf War coverage. George experiences some collateral damage.
Globelink is in severe financial difficulties.
The bloodiest war at Globelink is taking place between the newsreaders.
Gus reveals his deeper feelings for his brother - by making him grovel.
A minister turns out to be incapable. George, on the other hand, is totally inept.
A visiting Russian official and his interpreter engage in some Glasnost with Alex.
Damien deplores fabrication, especially when another reporter does it better than him.
There's bad news for Christianity when the unspeakable Sally Smedley finds God.
There's bad news for George, bad news for Damien and bad news for God.
Sally finds a dubious spiritual guide. Divorce is on the cards for George.
A documentary crew causes problems for George, but not as many as his daughter causes
Dave seeks psychiatric help and encounters problems with a trick cyclist.
Henry can't cope with what's happening. George doesn't remember what happened.
Gus and George interview possible replacements for Alex.
Henry hits meltdown as personal angst overcomes professional etiquette.
Henry's ex-wife tells him she's re-marrying - why not to him, he wants to know.
In the face of government threats, Helen refuses to name her sources.
Sally decides to sue a newspaper.
Sexual harrassment raises its ugly head in the newsroom - but for once its not Henry's.
Gus introduces Jill, the youthful face of Globelink. But will she soon be its only face?
Reeling from Helen's rejection, George finds a kindred spirit in Joy.
Gus decides the team could benefit from a weekend in the woods.
George is having family problems. Gus has problems with morality.
It's party time as the razz at the British News Awards ceremony begins.
Gus goes into exercise overdrive. Damien has problems with his Porsche.
Gus recovers from his heart tremor and tries to survive the visits from colleagues.
George is invited to his ex-wife's wedding.
Damien receives death threats... and this time they're not just from Joy.
Helen's parents decide to stay. Will she come out of the closet?
Sally suffers a tragedy and Joy offers to pose nude for a photographer.
Wedding bells ring for George; warning bells are ringing for everyone else.
Unlucky in love, George turns tyrant overnight.
Henry is about to spill the beans in his life story.
When some Globelink staff face the sack, the team vote to strike - except Sally and Damien.
There's a wedding on the way at Globelink, and Gus decides he's coming to the stag night.
Gus takes the moral high ground promoting family values.
The team prepare to welcome Sally back from an enforced absence in another place
Gus is eager to impress a Japanese delegation of potential financiers.
The technology revolution reaches Globelink.
Globelink braces itself for a visit from John Major.
Gus is about to get a woman in his life as Cupid starts firing poison-tipped arrows.
Sally decides her face doesn't fit. George decides to buy a new car.
Gus is worried about an old face. Dave's worried about his wedding. Damien's just worried.
Gus holds a celebrity dinner in honour of Sir Royston.
A psychologist appraises the team's mental health.
Sally makes an exhibition of herself.
Helen is not alone when she works the nightshift.
George grapples with illness while Gus grapples with dreams that involve manacles.
The staff of Globelink News are to be the stars of a docusoap.
Globelink is seized by rumours after the announcement of job cuts.
Gus is in denial about the imminent demise of Globelink.
Sally goes in search of an alternative income and Helen discovers she has no secrets.
Sally is very taken with her wealthy fiance, and so is Gus.
Henry finds new fame as an icon of youth TV.
Time is running out for Globelink.
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