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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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About this listen

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.

 Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Literature & Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Witty Funny

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fantastic - witty, humorous, thought provoking.............didn't want it to end ..thoroughly recommended

great fun ....

loved it

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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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They might relate to new labour and Blair but they are still funny and some parts topical for today - politics and the BBC haven’t changed that much.
Anyone who remembers those days will particularly enjoy them.
Bird and Fry went on to the Absolute Power series from these.
Well worth a credit.

Still funny even though 20 years old

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From start to finish dry wit at its best I would recommend this to everyone who loves radio 4 extra

Very entertaining

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Enjoyed the stories a lot, liked the comedy touches and the plots were fine. Well voice acted too.

George Cragge

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