In the Red

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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.

Production

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 1998

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.

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1. Part 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.

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2. Part Two

After murdering an MP in the House of Commons, the killer makes a veiled threat to Cragge on air.

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3. Part Three

The mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.

Cast

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Warren Clarke

George Cragge

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Alun Armstrong

DCI Frank Jefferson

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Richard Griffiths

Geoffrey Crichton Potter

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Sally Phillips

Jemma White

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Patrick O'Kane

Andrew James

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Simon Godley

Henry Potts

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Rebecca Front

Beth Parsons

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David Ryall

Max Parker

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Rachel Fielding

Laetitia Tone

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John Sessions

Hercules Fortescue

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Rik Mayall

Dominic De'Ath

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