On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC
On The Hour
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1991 - 1992
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation. Stars Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber and David Schneider
Video clips
Alan Partridge from the Olympic opening ceremony
Alan Partridge commentates on the precession of athletes at the opening of the Olympics.
Winning the British Comedy Award
Chris Morris and Armando Iannucci collect the British Comedy Award for Best Radio Comedy for On the Hour. Note Morris's unusual acceptance speech.