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Drop the Dead Donkey: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Drop the Dead Donkey is a UK comedy series on Channel 4, which ran from 1990 to 1998, with 6 seasons and 65 episodes.
Drop the Dead Donkey has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, December 9, 1998.
Drop the Dead Donkey seasons (6 seasons, 65 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 9, 1990 | October 11, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 26, 1991 | December 19, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 11 | January 7, 1993 | March 18, 1993 |
| Season 4 | 12 | September 20, 1994 | December 15, 1994 |
| Season 5 | 12 | October 1, 1996 | December 17, 1996 |
| Season 6 | 7 | October 28, 1998 | December 9, 1998 |
Original UK air dates on Channel 4.
Common questions
How many seasons of Drop the Dead Donkey are there?
Drop the Dead Donkey has 6 seasons and 65 episodes, first airing on Thursday, August 9, 1990.
Has Drop the Dead Donkey ended?
Drop the Dead Donkey has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, December 9, 1998.
What channel is Drop the Dead Donkey on in the UK?
Drop the Dead Donkey aired on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Drop the Dead Donkey?
The main cast includes Neil Pearson, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson, Jeff Rawle.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 11, 2026.