Series · Crime, Drama, Comedy
In the Red (1998)
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.
- Creator
- Malcolm Bradbury
- Writers
- Malcolm Bradbury, Mark Tavener
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- First aired
- May 26, 1998
- Status
- Ended
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- James McCarthyBamber Simpson
Rebecca FrontBeth Parsons
David RyallMax Parker
Richard WilsonLord Tone
Rachel FieldingLaetitia Tone
John SessionsHercules Fortescue
Siobhan RedmondMs Sin
Rik MayallDominic De'Ath
Lee InglebyPaul
Mark GatissJunior Detective
Reece ShearsmithBroadcast Journalist
Stephen FryController, Radio 2
John BirdController, Radio 4
Episodes
0/3 watched- Episode 1: Part One57 min · May 26, 1998
- Episode 2: Part Two57 min · Jun 2, 1998
- Episode 3: Part Three57 min · Jun 9, 1998
