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.

Episodes

Miniseries

1Part OneMay 26, 1998 · 57mA 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.
2Part TwoJun 2, 1998 · 57mAfter murdering an MP in the House of Commons, the killer makes a veiled threat to Cragge on air.
3Part ThreeJun 9, 1998 · 57mThe mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.

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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.

Created by: Malcolm Bradbury
Genres: Crime, Comedy, Drama
Status: Ended
First aired: May 26, 1998
Last aired: June 9, 1998
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode length: 57m
Language: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Networks: BBC Two
Production: BBC