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Press Gang

1989 – 1993Show5 seasons43 episodes

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 43 episodes · best: S2E6 "At Last a Dragon" 9.2

Episodes

8.3
8.3
8.6
8.1
8.5

Story

A Voice For Today's Youth

The activities of the staff at The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper produced by a group of school pupils.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic British TV Classic
  • School Newspaper Drama
  • Wholesome Coming-of-Age
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Light Mystery & Journalism
  • Late 80s/Early 90s Aesthetic
  • Teen Friendship Dynamics
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Spiers, Lorne Magory, Bill Ward
Written by
Steven Moffat
Produced by
Sandra C. Hastie
Music by
Peter Davis, John G. Perry, John Mealing

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 16, 1989 · May 21, 1993 · Ended

First aired
January 16, 1989
Last aired
May 21, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 43 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

High-School Hustler, Double-Meaning Title, Character Development +9

  • High-School Hustler
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Character Development
  • Bolivian Army Ending
  • The Unfettered
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Not Even Bothering with an Excuse
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute
  • Big Disaster Plot
  • Platonic Life-Partners
  • Jerkass Has a Point

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Press Gang?"

Questions about Press Gang

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Press Gang?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Press Gang worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

Which season of Press Gang is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 4 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is At Last a Dragon (season 2, episode 6) at 9.2, and the lowest is Windfall (season 5, episode 5) at 7.2.

Is Press Gang okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Press Gang?

18 h

About 18 hours: 43 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1993.

Will Press Gang make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Press Gang?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.