The Day Today

Specials

A satire of British news programmes. It parodies the 'hard-hitting' Gulf War-era style of journalism, as well as mocking sports journalism, weather reports, American news programmes, business reports, soap operas, 'vox pops', and many other targets.

Where to Watch Specials

4 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotOriginal pilot of the hit comedy.
Mini News 5 (Magnifievent)
E9
Mini News 5 (Magnifievent)Mini-episode featuring original material which was broadcast the night before the original broadcast of "Magnifivent". Chris Morris and the Day Today Newsdancer run down the top ten news. This week's highest climber: Alan Partridge interviews a Russian tennis ace. And ain't it the funkiest newsiest mothersucker in the hood right now. Yo bro, dance me a full stop y'all… what…?
The Office - Journey Through Hell
E11
The Office - Journey Through HellOffices, we all know what they're like, but many are now undergoing radical restructuring through the work of Lester Beck of Events International (Extended scene from episode 6).
Po-Faced Analysis
E13
Po-Faced AnalysisAn Open University programme about news presentation which includes an analysis of how, and why, parodies such as The Day Today work.