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In the Red
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In the Red

1998-05-26 · 57 min / episode · ★ 6.1

Crime · Comedy · Drama

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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Creators
Malcolm Bradbury
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Warren ClarkeWarren ClarkeGeorge Cragge
Alun ArmstrongAlun ArmstrongDCI Frank Jefferson
Victoria CarlingVictoria CarlingDS Marten
Richard GriffithsRichard GriffithsGeoffrey Crichton Potter
Sally PhillipsSally PhillipsJemma White
Patrick O'KanePatrick O'KaneAndrew James
Simon GodleySimon GodleyHenry Potts
James McCarthyBamber Simpson
Rebecca FrontRebecca FrontBeth Parsons
David RyallDavid RyallMax Parker
Richard WilsonRichard WilsonLord Tone
Rachel FieldingRachel FieldingLaetitia Tone
John SessionsJohn SessionsHercules Fortescue
Siobhan RedmondSiobhan RedmondMs Sin
Rik MayallRik MayallDominic De'Ath

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