The Day TodaySpecials

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 The Day Today • Specials

3 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…?
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.