Is Not the Nine O'Clock News coming back?

Not the Nine O'Clock News ended on March 8, 1982, on BBC Two.

This television comedy sketch show was broadcast from 1979 to 1982 and was originally shown as a comedy alternative to the Nine O'Clock News on BBC1. It featured satirical sketches that commented on current news stories and popular culture, along with parody songs, comedy sketches, re-edited videos, and spoof television formats. The series showcased a variety of humorous segments that often reflected the social and political climate of the time.

The show was a comedy series that aired for four seasons, beginning in October 1979 and concluding in March 1982. It starred Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, and Chris Langham, who played various roles across the sketches. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 29 minutes, delivering a mix of satire and parody that was characteristic of its era.