In the Red
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
57 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Tue, May 26, 1998
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part Three”
The mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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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
John Sessions
Hercules Fortescue
Siobhan Redmond
Ms Sin
Rik Mayall
Dominic De'Ath
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Mortimer
Mark Tavener, Malcolm Bradbury
Jonathan Whitehead
David Higgs
Joe Walker
Sarah Smith, Jon Plowman
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Mortimer
Director
Sarah Smith
Producer
Joe Walker
Editor
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Jonathan Whitehead
Original Music Composer
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Grenville Horner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is In the Red about?
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.
How many seasons does In the Red have?
In the Red comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in In the Red?
Key cast members in In the Red include Warren Clarke, Alun Armstrong, Victoria Carling, Richard Griffiths, Sally Phillips.
Who created or directed In the Red?
In the Red was developed and directed by Marcus Mortimer.