In the Red(1998)
In the Red Synopsis
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.
In the Red (1998) is a crime, comedy and drama series that premiered on May 26, 1998, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Warren Clarke, Alun Armstrong, Victoria Carling and Richard Griffiths. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1998-05-26
- Last aired:
- 1998-06-09
- Producers:
- Jon Plowman
In the Red Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren Clarke
as George Cragge
Alun Armstrong
as DCI Frank Jefferson
Victoria Carling
as DS Marten
Richard Griffiths
as Geoffrey Crichton Potter
Sally Phillips
as Jemma White
Patrick O'Kane
as Andrew James
Simon Godley
as Henry Potts
- James McCarthy
James McCarthy
as Bamber Simpson
Rebecca Front
as Beth Parsons
David Ryall
as Max Parker
Richard Wilson
as Lord Tone
Rachel Fielding
as Laetitia Tone
Key crew
Executive produced by Jon Plowman.
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In the Red Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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In the Red – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream In the Red?
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In the Red (1998) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of In the Red are there?
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In the Red has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 26, 1998.
Is In the Red still running?
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No. In the Red is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 9, 1998.
Who is in the cast of In the Red?
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In the Red (1998) stars Warren Clarke, Alun Armstrong, Victoria Carling, Richard Griffiths and Sally Phillips. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is In the Red any good?
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In the Red (1998) is rated 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.