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Red Riding

Series Overview

Red Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the same name by David Peace. Comprised of the novels 1974 (1999), 1977 (2000), 1980 (2001), and 1983 (2002), with the first, third, and fourth of these became three feature-length television episodes, Red Riding 1974, Red Riding 1980 and Red Riding 1983. Three epic tales of murder, corruption and obsession. Utilising recurring characters and events, the Red Riding Trilogy recounts three series of gruesome crimes over a turbulent decade in Northern England.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

100 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – 2009

Premiered: Thu, Mar 5, 2009

Created By
David Peace
Tony GrisoniTony Grisoni

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Season 1, Episode 3: “1983”

When another child goes missing, washed-up solicitor John Piggott unwittingly provides a catalyst for Detective Chief Superindent Maurice Jobson to start to right some wrongs.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Red Riding (Trailer HD 2010)

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-09

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Peace, Tony Grisoni

Producers

Kate Ogborn, Jamie Nuttgens

Department Leadership Roster

Kate Ogborn

Producer

Jamie Nuttgens

Producer

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What is Red Riding about?

Red Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the same name by David Peace. Comprised of the novels 1974 (1999), 1977 (2000), 1980 (2001), and 1983 (2002), with the first, third, and fourth of these became three feature-length television episodes, Red Riding 1974, Red Riding 1980 and Red Riding 1983. Three epic tales of murder, corruption and obsession. Utilising recurring characters and events, the Red Riding Trilogy recounts three series of gruesome crimes over a turbulent decade in Northern England.

How many seasons does Red Riding have?

Red Riding comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Red Riding?

Key cast members in Red Riding include Andrew Garfield, David Morrissey, Warren Clarke, Robert Sheehan, Peter Mullan.

Who created or directed Red Riding?

Red Riding was developed and directed by David Peace, Tony Grisoni.