In the Red (1998)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1998-05-26
Last Air Date: 1998-06-09
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Created By: Malcolm Bradbury
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Warren Clarke as George Cragge
- Alun Armstrong as DCI Frank Jefferson
- Victoria Carling as DS Marten
- Richard Griffiths as Geoffrey Crichton Potter
- Sally Phillips as Jemma White
- Patrick O'Kane as Andrew James
- Simon Godley as Henry Potts
- James McCarthy as Bamber Simpson
- Rebecca Front as Beth Parsons
- David Ryall as Max Parker
Seasons
None (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.
Episodes:
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Ep. 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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Ep. 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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Ep. 3: Part Three
The mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.
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