
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 Aired: 5/26/1998
Languages: English
Created by: Malcolm Bradbury
Type: Miniseries
Companies: BBC
Countries: United Kingdom

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.

Warren Clarke
George Cragge

Alun Armstrong
DCI Frank Jefferson

Victoria Carling
DS Marten

Richard Griffiths
Geoffrey Crichton Potter

Sally Phillips
Jemma White

Patrick O'Kane
Andrew James

Simon Godley
Henry Potts
James McCarthy
Bamber Simpson

Rebecca Front
Beth Parsons

David Ryall
Max Parker

Richard Wilson
Lord Tone

Rachel Fielding
Laetitia Tone
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