Dastardly! Dishonest! Deceitful! Dare we entice you to enjoy 4 Extra’s Corruption Season of comedy and dramas shining a spotlight on unethical or fraudulent conduct. Catch crooks, racketeers, charlatans and swindlers galore:
Alexander Morton stars as hard-boiled detective, John Rebus in Ian Rankin’s hard-hitting thriller uncovering the dark underbelly of 1990s Scotland. Saturday 29 October, 6.00 – 7.30 5am (rpt 4.00 – 5.30pm)
Robert Bathurst stars in Jonathan Coe's wickedly funny, black comedy, inspired by the immorality, greed, corruption and ambition of 1980s Britain. Adapted by David Nobbs in 8-parts and stripped across 4 Extra’s Comedy Club.
Saturday 29 October – Friday 4th November
Ep 1-6/8 - 10.30 – 11.00pm Saturday 29th October – Thursday 3rd November
Ep 7-8/8 double-ep conclusion: 10.00-11.00pm Friday 4th November
Philip Glenister and Angela Wynter star in Caroline Gawn’s stylish detective story where a daring and amoral female crook pits her wits against a top policeman. Monday 31 October - 10.00 – 11.00am (rpt 3.00 – 4.00pm)
A flood on a housing estate ends in death and the revelation that corruption and cynicism lie behind the building of houses on a flood plain. Stars Neil Dudgeon. Tuesday 1 November - 10.00 – 11.00am (rpt 3.00 – 4.00pm)
Lynda Baron, Anne Reid and Pik-Sen Lim star in Kevin Wong’s quirky comedy drama about corruption, adultery and fraud… in a crown green bowling club! Wednesday 2 November - 10.00 – 11.00am (rpt 3.00 – 4.00pm)
