In the Red
CrimeComedyDrama
In the Red is a three-part BBC Two black comedy crime miniseries adapted by Malcolm Bradbury from Mark Tavener's novel of the same name, which had been inspired by the writer's early experiences working for the BBC and the Liberal Party. The serial stars Warren Clarke as BBC Reporter George Cragge and Alun Armstrong as Police Superintendent Frank Jefferson, investigating a series of murders of London bank managers, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC.
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Seasons & episodes
Reporter George Cragge and Police Superintendent Frank Jefferson investigate a series of murders of London bank managers, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC.
- 1Part One26 May 1998 · 57mA serial killer has begun murdering bank managers. BBC radio crime correspondent George Cragge gets involved after fielding calls from the killer while broadcasting on Radio 4.
- 2Part Two2 Jun 1998 · 57mAfter murdering an MP in the House of Commons, the killer makes a veiled threat to Cragge on air.
- 3Part Three9 Jun 1998 · 57mThe mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.
Details
- Created by
- Malcolm Bradbury
- First aired
- 26 May 1998
- Last aired
- 9 Jun 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 3
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Cast
Warren ClarkeGeorge Cragge
Alun ArmstrongDCI Frank Jefferson
Victoria CarlingDS Marten
Richard GriffithsGeoffrey Crichton Potter
Sally PhillipsJemma White
Patrick O'KaneAndrew James
Simon GodleyHenry Potts- JJames McCarthyBamber Simpson
Rebecca FrontBeth Parsons
David RyallMax Parker
Richard WilsonLord Tone
Rachel FieldingLaetitia Tone
John SessionsHercules Fortescue
Siobhan RedmondMs Sin
