"The Day Today" is a British television news satire that aired on BBC Two in 1994. Created by Armando Iannucci, the show parodied current affairs programs, using absurd humor and surreal sketches to critique media practices and sensationalism in journalism. The series featured a cast that included Chris Morris, Rebecca Front, and David Schneider, who portrayed exaggerated news presenters and reporters. Each episode presented fictional news stories, often highlighting the ridiculousness of real-world events and the way they are reported, making it a unique commentary on the state of news media.