Drop the Dead Donkey

In the episode titled “A Blast from the Past”, the storyline follows Alex as the boundaries between her private and professional spheres blur after a major scandal draws in her ex‑husband, Les. The comedic narrative explores how the fallout from Les’s predicament forces Alex to confront overlapping responsibilities at home and work. The episode features Haydn Gwynne in a leading role, delivering the humour inherent in the situation. The script balances light‑hearted moments with the tension of dealing with public scrutiny, highlighting how Alex must navigate both her career obligations and familial ties as the scandal unfolds.

When Henry’s nephew arrives, he’s eager to secure a role in the newsroom, hoping his family link will smooth his entry onto the busy editorial floor. Full of confidence, he believes his connection with Henry will be enough to win him a position and he quickly sets about making a good impression. But his natural gift for flirting with the female staff soon proves counter‑productive. Every charming quip and light‑hearted wink he throws their way raises eyebrows, and his knack for winning the girls over begins to jeopardise the very job he came seeking. The more he indulges his flirtatious side, the less likely the editors are to take his application seriously.

When Henry’s nephew arrives, he’s eager to secure a role in the newsroom, hoping his family link will smooth his entry onto the busy editorial floor. Full of confidence, he believes his connection with Henry will be enough to win him a position and he quickly sets about making a good impression. But his natural gift for flirting with the female staff soon proves counter‑productive. Every charming quip and light‑hearted wink he throws their way raises eyebrows, and his knack for winning the girls over begins to jeopardise the very job he came seeking. The more he indulges his flirtatious side, the less likely the editors are to take his application seriously.

Sally constantly projects a prim, buttoned‑up façade, but that composure begins to crumble when she finds herself drawn to a strikingly handsome cameraman on set. As her attraction deepens, she lets her guard down, allowing a series of soft, breathy sighs to escape her lips. Unbeknownst to her, the lapel microphone she's wearing picks up every murmured word, broadcasting her private reactions to the rest of the crew who are listening in real time. The studio’s usual buzz turns into a silent witness as the mic transmits her involuntary moans back to the control room. Her coworkers, used to polished on‑air personas, suddenly hear the raw sounds, revealing the contrast between her outward poise and inner longing.

Sally constantly projects a prim, buttoned‑up façade, but that composure begins to crumble when she finds herself drawn to a strikingly handsome cameraman on set. As her attraction deepens, she lets her guard down, allowing a series of soft, breathy sighs to escape her lips. Unbeknownst to her, the lapel microphone she's wearing picks up every murmured word, broadcasting her private reactions to the rest of the crew who are listening in real time. The studio’s usual buzz turns into a silent witness as the mic transmits her involuntary moans back to the control room. Her coworkers, used to polished on‑air personas, suddenly hear the raw sounds, revealing the contrast between her outward poise and inner longing.