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In The Red. Image shows from L to R: George Cragge (Warren Clarke), DCI Frank Jeferson (Alun Armstrong). Copyright: BBC
In The Red

In The Red

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Two
  • 1998
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

TV adaptation of Mark Tavener's celebrated radio satire. Also features Warren Clarke, Rebecca Front, David Ryall, Sally Phillips, Alun Armstrong and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Warren Clarke George Cragge
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Rebecca Front Beth Parsons
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Sally Phillips Jemma White
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
David Ryall Max Parker
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Alun Armstrong DCI Frank Jeferson
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Keith Barron Jim Wilkes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
John Bird Controller, Radio 4
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Victoria Carling DS Marten
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Rachel Fielding Laetitia Tone
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Stephen Fry Controller, Radio 2
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Mark Gatiss Junior Detective
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Simon Godley Henry Potts
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Richard Griffiths Geoffrey Crichton Potter
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Colin Guthrie Studio Manager
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Ian Harker Studio Manager
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Lee Ingleby Paul
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Rik Mayall Dominic De'Ath
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
James McCarthy Bamber Simpson
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Patrick O'Kane Andrew James
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Siobhan Redmond Ms Sin
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
John Sessions Hercules Fortescue
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Reece Shearsmith Broadcast Journalist
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Richard Wilson Lord Tone
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Robert Addie Mr Bradley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Janet Amsden Costume Mistress
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Paul Ansdell Home News Organiser
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Ian Ashpitel Conference Chairman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Robert Austin Jeremy Inchcape
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Sam Bond Journalist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Andrew Burt Chief Commissioner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Geoffrey Chater Mr Justice Frimlington
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Adam Christopher Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Colum Convey Agent
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Alan Cowan Returning Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Leo Dolan Debt Collector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Kevin Eldon Porno Shop Owner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Ian Gain Premises Ops Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Georgie Glen Assistant to DG
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Simon Green "Oh Jesus" Prod Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Anne Harries Madame Speaker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Peter Hobday World At One Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Melanie Hudson "Oh Jesus" PA
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Arthur Kelly Home Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Graham Kent Police Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Andy Lee News Cameraman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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David Mallinson Sir Carstairs De'Ath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Clarence Twist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Tracy-Ann Oberman Barmaid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Michael Onslow (as Mike Onslow) NUJ Representative
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Bruno Ouvrard Maitre D'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Zoe Parker Zoe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Steve Pemberton Lawrence Boot Heath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Vicki Pepperdine (as Vicky Pepperdine) Bank Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Victor Power Journalist at Old Bailey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Paul Ryan Journalist in Pub
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
James Saxon Oswald Twist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Hugh Simon Harold Twist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Ivor Spencer Toastmaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Patience Tomlinson Ms Helen Perry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Michael Wearing Director General
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Albert Welling James Addison
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Richard Whitmore Radio 4 Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Richard Whitmore PM Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Richard Whitmore World At One Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Amanda Wise Secretary to Fortescue
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Max Wrottesley (as Max Wrottersley) Youth Applicant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Mark Tavener Writer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Malcolm Bradbury Writer (Adapted By)
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Marcus Mortimer Director
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 3
Sarah Smith Producer
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Jon Plowman Executive Producer
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John Rushton Associate Producer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Joe Walker Editor
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Grenville Horner Production Designer
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Suzanne Crowley Casting Director
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Gilly Poole Casting Director
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David Higgs Director of Photography
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Hazel Pethig Costume Designer
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Vanessa White Make-up Designer
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Jonathan Whitehead Composer
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Nic Jeune 1st Assistant Director
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