Scoop. Copyright: BBC
Scoop
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009
- 2 episodes (1 series)
Radio 4 dramatisation of Evelyn Waugh's 1938 novel which takes a satirical swipe at the world of journalism. Stars Rory Kinnear, Stephen Critchlow, David Warner, Nicholas Woodeson, Chris Pavlo and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Hapless journalist William Boot is mistakenly sent to report on the war in Ishmaelia.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 15th February 2009
- Time
- 3pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 28th November 2016 | 10:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 28th November 2016 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 29th November 2016 | 3:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Rory Kinnear | William Boot |
| Stephen Critchlow | Corker |
| David Warner | Lord Copper |
| Nicholas Woodeson | Salter |
| Chris Pavlo | Pigge |
| Dan Starkey | Erik Olafsen |
| Paul Rider | Jakes |
| Cyril Nri | Benito |
| Nyasha Hatendi | Paleologue |
| Inam Mirza | Moke |
| Jonathan Tafler (as Jonathan Taffler) | Mr Baldwin |
| Fenella Woolgar | Julia |
| Nicholas Boulton | John Boot |
| Imogen Front | Josephine |
| Janice Acquah | Miss Holloway |
| Manjeet Mann | Secretary |
| Malcolm Tierney | Uncle Theodore |
| Tim McInnerny | Narrator |
| Evelyn Waugh | Writer |
| Jeremy Front | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Sally Avens | Director |
| Sally Avens | Producer |