On The Hour - Definition and Overview

On The Hour was a British radio programme that parodied current affairs broadcasting. It was presented by Chris Morris and was written by Morris and others including Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham,Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.

It also featured the first appearance of Alan Partridge (played by Steve Coogan) as the inept sports reporter.

Twelve episodes were made and broadcast in 1991 and 1992.

A television version of it, The Day Today, was made.