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George Cragge: In the Red & other mysteries

Four BBC Radio 4 dramas

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George Cragge: In the Red & other mysteries

By: Mark Tavener
Narrated by: Barry Foster, Full Cast, Hugh Laurie, John Bird, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Williams, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Front, Richard Griffiths, Stephen Fry
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A collection of four blackly humorous crime mysteries featuring the fictional BBC Radio crime correspondent, George Cragge.

Adapted from the novel by Mark Tavener, In the Red sees the anarchic George Cragge investigate a spree of bizarre murders in the world of City finance, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC.

The sequel, In the Balance, features George Cragge kicking off a murder trail during the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium. And with Europe becoming a hot potato, can the Prime Minister hold onto his job?

In the Chair follows the maverick hack as he looks into a series of murders of dentists linked to New Labour policy.

The final drama, In the End, sees George Cragge investigating a series of murders of journalists.

These four comedy thrillers star Michael Williams as George Cragge with Barry Foster as Police Supertintendant Frank Jefferson. The star casts also include Stephen Fry, John Bird, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Peter Serafinowicz, Hugh Laurie, Rebecca Front and Richard Griffiths.

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These were very strong performances in increasingly weaker stories. George Cragge was thoroughly unlikeable though. I sympathised with his editor and with his friend Frank because anyone who told me that they could do my job better than me in that tone of voice would get short shrift.

The Labour Party story, while funny, was unnecessary in the final tale. Great to see Charles and Martin from Absolute Power though.

A Rather Unlikeable Hero

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I love Mark Tavener. His ability to write clever, intelligent relatable prose makes his scripts ageless. I also have Absolute Power, all episodes & High Table, lower orders. I can highly recommend them all.

Well written

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Wonderful characterisation. Michael Williams is superb. Witty whodunnits that make life that little bit more enjoyable.

Witty Whodunnits

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Laugh out loud funny and superb performances. Stands the test of time - thoroughly recommend. Thanks Mark Tavener.

Brilliant

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Really enjoyable and whacky comedy old style. Politicians, the BBC, journalists and police mercilessly but hilariously exposed. All with tongue in cheek. British humour, irony and satire a5bits best. And it’s LONG too …

Great listening

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