Episode 4
Hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.
Will Charles Prentiss manage to scupper his rival's bid for the job of DG?
Maverick hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all.
Starring Michael Williams and Barry Foster.
Mark Tavener's blackly humorous murder mystery.
George Cragge …. Michael Williams
DCI Frank Jefferson …. Barry Foster
The Prime Minister …. Hugh Laurie
Crichton-Potter …. Richard Griffiths
Martin McCabe …. John Bird
Charles Prentiss …. Stephen Fry
Marcia Mallon …. Rebecca Front
Jim Hardie …. Kenneth Cranham
Director of Personnel …. Geoffrey Whitehead
The Chancellor …. Simon Greenall
John …. Jonathan Keeble
Caroline …. Susie Brann
Newsreader …. Harriet Cass
John Humphrys as Himself
Music by Paul Mottram.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in June 1998.
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