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Cast
Richard Albiston
as Nelson Hasselmop
Oliver Bray
as Marmaduke Taylor
Tom Jackson
as Boris Djugashvilli
Stacie Swindells
as Pyush Geiytski Jackobson-Steiner-Lazlow
Janine Bebbington
as The OfCom Official
Wendy Bickerstaffe
as Stacie Swindells
Daren Andrews
as Ed
Kev Parker
as Edd
Simon Ammundsen
as Eddy
Charlotte Prior
as Tonnie Byler
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime0h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
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DirectorRichard Albiston
WritersRichard Albiston, Oliver Bray, Tom Jackson
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe News Story
About The News Story
A fledgling news station feels the full force of OfCom when a news report is criticized by the public. This fly-on-the-wall mockumentary follows the staff of Boost News as they attempt to stay afloat in the mounting hilarity.
Directed by Richard Albiston, The News Story leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Albiston, Oliver Bray, Tom Jackson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2008.
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