Episode 4
Still hunting the killer, hack George Cragge denies he is retiring. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From December 1999.
Rupert Thresher arouses Cragge's suspicion as the hunt for the journalist killer continues.
Meanwhile the PM is once again depressed as his approval rating has fallen below 50% for the first time.
Maverick Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Reporter, George Cragge, and Superintendent Frank Jefferson are investigating a series of murders of journalists.
Starring Michael Williams and Barry Foster.
Mark Taverner’s blackly humorous murder mystery set in the worlds of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and politics.
George Cragge …. Michael Williams
Superintendent Frank Jefferson …. Barry Foster
Charles Prentiss...Stephen Fry
Martin Griffiths.....John Bird
Prime Minister …. Jonathan Coy
Crichton-Potter …. Anton Rogers
Marcia Mallon …. Rebecca Front
Chancellor …. Simon Greenall
Maria …. Jessica Oyelowo
Rupert Thresher........Michael Fenton Stevens
Radio 4 Newsreader …. Harriet Cass
With:
Peter Woodthorpe
Hugh Parker
Neil McCaul
Chris Pavlo
Beth Chalmers
David Holt
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 1999.
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