Hot metal is a London Weekend Television sitcom about the British Newspaper industry broadcast between 1986 and 1988. The daily crucible, the dullest newspaper in Fleet Street, is suddenly taken over by media magnate Terence "Twiggy" Rathbone. Its editor Harry Stringer is 'promoted' to managing editor, and is replaced in his old job by Russell Spam. Spam then takes the paper shooting downmarket and turns the crucible into a sensation seeking scandal rag, very much in the style of the British tabloids of the 1980s. He is helped along by his ace gutter journalist, Greg Kettle, who intimidates his tabloid victims by claiming to be "a representative of Her Majesty's press" and produces stories such as accusing a vicar of being a werewolf. Throughout the first series, a running plot involved cub reporter Bill Tytla gradually uncovering an actual newsworthy story that went to the very heart of government. Written by David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, it is very much a continuation in style from their previous sitcom Whoops Apocalypse!. It was produced by Humphrey Barclay.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- London Weekend Television
- Network
- ITV1
- Last Episode
- S2 E7 · Mar 10, 1989
Cast
Media
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hot Metal about?
Hot metal is a London Weekend Television sitcom about the British Newspaper industry broadcast between 1986 and 1988. The daily crucible, the dullest newspaper in Fleet Street, is suddenly taken over by media magnate Terence "Twiggy" Rathbone. Its editor Harry Stringer is 'promoted' to managing editor, and is replaced …
How many episodes does Hot Metal have?
Hot Metal has 13 episodes across 2 seasons — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in Hot Metal?
The series stars Robert Hardy, Caroline Milmoe, David Barrass, Richard Wilson, Richard Kane.
When was Hot Metal released?
Hot Metal was released in 1986 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is Hot Metal worth watching?
Hot Metal holds a rating of 5.4/10 from viewer votes (8 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.