Broken News (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2005, Broken News is a comedy and news series.
What it’s about. Broken News is a comedy programme shown on BBC Two in autumn 2005 and in Australia on SBS-TV from the 17 July 2006. The show poked fun at the world of 24-hour rolling news channels. The title of the show is a play on the phrase "breaking news". The show jump cut between its various spoof TV channels, which covered both the central story and other stories that would be of interest to their audience. A large part of the comedy came from observations about the nature of news presentation rather than the stories themselves.
Who’s in it. Broken News stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Will Parker, Claudia Christian as Julia Regan - IBS, Duncan Duff as Richard Pritchard - ESN and Sharon Horgan as Katie Tate - ESN, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Broken News has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken News tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken News (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken News worth watching?
- Broken News holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and news. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Broken News?
- Broken News stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Claudia Christian, Duncan Duff, Sharon Horgan and Colin Stinton.
- When was Broken News released?
- Broken News was released in 2005.