In the Red (1998)
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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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Warren ClarkeGeorge Cragge
Alun ArmstrongDCI Frank Jefferson
Victoria CarlingDS Marten
Richard GriffithsGeoffrey Crichton Potter
Sally PhillipsJemma White
Patrick O'KaneAndrew James
Simon GodleyHenry PottsJames McCarthyBamber Simpson
Rebecca FrontBeth Parsons
David RyallMax Parker
Richard WilsonLord Tone
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What is In the Red about?
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.
How long is In the Red?
In the Red has a runtime of 57 minutes.