In the Red
Creator
Malcolm Bradbury
Director
Marcus Mortimer
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.
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
Warren Clarke
George Cragge · 3 eps
Alun Armstrong
DCI Frank Jefferson · 3 eps
Richard Griffiths
Geoffrey Crichton Potter · 3 eps
Victoria Carling
DS Marten · 3 eps
Sally Phillips
Jemma White · 3 eps
Patrick O'Kane
Andrew James · 3 eps
Rebecca Front
Beth Parsons · 3 eps
Simon Godley
Henry Potts · 3 eps
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James McCarthy
Bamber Simpson · 3 eps
David Ryall
Max Parker · 3 eps
Richard Wilson
Lord Tone · 3 eps
Rachel Fielding
Laetitia Tone · 3 eps
John Sessions
Hercules Fortescue · 3 eps
Siobhan Redmond
Ms Sin · 3 eps
Rik Mayall
Dominic De'Ath · 3 eps
Mark Gatiss
Junior Detective · 3 eps
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Episode Guide
1
1Part One
A 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.
2
2Part Two
After murdering an MP in the House of Commons, the killer makes a veiled threat to Cragge on air.
3
3Part Three
The mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.
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