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Scoop

First aired on Apr 26, 1987

Runtime: 120 mins

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Genres: Comedy, TV Movie

Scoop is a 1987 TV film directed by Gavin Millar, adapted by William Boyd from the 1938 satirical novel Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. It was produced by Sue Birtwistle with executive producers Nick Elliott and Patrick Garland. Original music was made by Stanley Myers. The story is about a reporter sent to Ishmaelia (a fictional African state) by accident.

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Michael Maloney | William Boot
Michael Hordern | Uncle Theodor
Denholm Elliott | Salter
Donald Pleasence | Lord Copper
Robert Eddison | Troutbeck
Helen Lindsay | Mrs. Boot
Featured Crew
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Gavin Millar | Director
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Evelyn Waugh | Novel
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William Boyd | Screenplay
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Derek Bain | Editor
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Roger Pratt | Director of Photography
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Sue Birtwistle | Producer