On the Hour
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On the Hour was a British radio programme that parodied current affairs broadcasting, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1991 and 1992. Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci,[1] Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring and David Quantick, On the Hour starred Morris as the overzealous and self-important principal anchor (for which he used his own full name). He was accompanied by a regular cast assembled by Iannucci, comprising Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber and David Schneider, who portrayed assorted news reporters, presenters and interviewees.[2] On the Hour featured the first appearance of Coogan's character Alan Partridge as the "Sports Desk" reporter.[3]
Running time | 30 minutes |
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Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
Hosted by | Christopher Morris |
Original release | 1991 (1991) ā 1992 (1992) |
No. of series | 2 |
No. of episodes | 12 |