Press Gang Page One (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Family, Comedy, Drama

Press Gang

Page One (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Family, Comedy, Drama

As the first edition of the Junior Gazette nears publication, Lynda, the Editor, and the rebellious Spike are thrown into contention over what story should be used for their front page.

Writers

Steven Moffat (written by) | Bill Moffat (idea)

Producer

Sandra C. Hastie

Composers

Peter Davis | John Mealing | John G. Perry

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 16, 1989

Release date

Jan 16, 1989 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Julia Sawalha Lynda Day Lynda Day See fewer	Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
Dexter Fletcher Spike Thomson Spike Thomson See fewer	Ghosted (I) (2023)
Lee Ross Kenny Phillips Kenny Phillips See fewer	Centurion (2010)
Kelda Holmes Sarah Jackson Sarah Jackson See fewer	Press Gang (1989)
Paul Reynolds Colin Mathews Colin Mathews See fewer	Press Gang (1989)
Mmoloki Chrystie Frazz Davis Frazz Davis See fewer	Press Gang (1989)
Lucy Benjamin Julie Craig Julie Craig See fewer	Press Gang (1989)
Charlie Creed-Miles Danny McColl Danny McColl See fewer	The Fifth Element (1997)
Clive Wood Matt Kerr Matt Kerr See fewer	Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)
Nick Stringer Mr. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan See fewer	Oliver Twist (2005)
Angela Bruce Chrissie Stuart Chrissie Stuart See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Roger Sloman Mr. Vader Mr. Vader See fewer	Blue Ice (1992)
Jim Dunk Jack Slade Jack Slade See fewer	Scoop (2006)
Simon Embleton Godfrey Hunter Godfrey Hunter See fewer	Revisited (2014)
Joanna Dukes Tiddler (credit only) Tiddler (credit only) See fewer	Press Gang (1989)
Alexandra Avery 1989 (uncredited) 1989 (uncredited) See fewer	Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)