George Cragge: In the Red & Other Mysteries
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Mark Tavener
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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 on to 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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- caroline jennings
- 16-04-19
Very entertaining
From start to finish dry wit at its best I would recommend this to everyone who loves radio 4 extra
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- Anonymous User
- 21-01-22
Great listening
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 …
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- R. Bayley
- 14-03-18
A Rather Unlikeable Hero
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.
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- Tracey
- 15-07-19
Well written
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.
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- S. M. A. John
- 03-05-18
Satire with a twist!
Michael Williams is excellent in his role as the modern crusading journalist in the shallow worlds of politics, high finance and media. Much of what is being satirised is relevant today as it was when this series was first broadcasted. The plots and characterisations are strong, helped by an extraordinary supporting cast which not only reads as a Who's Who of British satire of the past 50 years with the likes of John Bird, Rebecca Front, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry but also stellar actors such as Barry Foster, Tracey-Ann Oberman, Peter Woodthorpe, Jim Carter, Suzie Brand, Stephen Thorne, Benjamin Whitrow and Jeremy Clyde. The series is excellent due to the superb efforts of production teams which include the likes of Scott Cherry and Paul Schlesinger. This is BBC radio at its best, long may it continue!
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- Simon Sword
- 22-05-21
brilliant radio drama
they should re imagine these....a lot of scope with these characters and stories !! come on audible or bbc ! pull your finger out.........Maria! coffee
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- P F Gordon
- 21-09-18
loved it
fantastic - witty, humorous, thought provoking.............didn't want it to end ..thoroughly recommended
great fun ....
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- Nigel
- 17-03-18
Prequel to BBC Radio 4's ‘Absolute Power’
Michael Williams (late-husband of Judi Dench) is fantastic, he makes the series’ shine with his portrayal of BBC reporter George Cragge.
Stars many a famous name: Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Cranham, Rebecca Front, Richard Griffiths, Stephen Fry, John Bird, Peter Serafinowicz, Anton Rodgers
- In the Red (1995) 7 episodes
- In the Balance (1997) 6 episodes
- In the Chair (1998) 6 episodes
- In the End (1999) 6 episodes
These stories include Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe, played by Stephen Fry and John Bird, which in 2000 (-2006) starred in their own spin-off series ‘Absolute Power’ which is also written by Mark Tavener.
** Would suggest not to binge listen in one go as the stories do get rather similar/ formulaic **
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- Preston
- 06-07-19
good fun
well acted by all concerned, although sadly some are no longer with us.
good stories which also feature a nice sense of humour, pity there were not more episodes.
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- Spangler
- 14-05-18
Quite brilliant!
This is excellently written and performed by a great cast. It would be spiffing if audible could obtain both series of Higher Table Lower Orders also by Mark Tavener and equally brilliant! Please audible crack on!
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