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In the Red

TV series

In the Red

6.1/ 10· 7199857 min1 season · 3 episodes
CrimeComedyDrama

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
Marcus Mortimer

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Ended
Miniseries

Miniseries

3 episodesMay 26, 1998
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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.

  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Part One

    May 26, 199857 min

    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.

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    Part Two

    Jun 2, 199857 min

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

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    Part Three

    Jun 9, 199857 min

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

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How many seasons of In the Red are there?
In the Red has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of In the Red?
In the Red has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 9, 1998.
Who stars in In the Red?
In the Red stars Warren Clarke, Alun Armstrong, Victoria Carling, Richard Griffiths, Sally Phillips.

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