Starring
Alun ArmstrongVictoria CarlingRichard GriffithsSally PhillipsWarren ClarkePatrick O'Kane
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
In the Red Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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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.
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Miniseries1998
8.0932h 57m
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.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 8.0 | 9 | 58 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | — | — | 60 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | — | — | 59 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Alun Armstrong D.C.I. Frank Jefferson, DCI Frank Jefferson
Victoria Carling D.S. Marten, DS Marten
Richard Griffiths Geoffrey Crichton Potter
Sally Phillips Jemma White
Warren Clarke George Cragge
Patrick O'Kane Andrew James
James McCarthy Bamber Simpson
Simon Godley Henry Potts
Rebecca Front Beth Parsons
David Ryall Max Parker
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