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Scoop is a 1987 television 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 the fictional African state of Ishmaelia by accident.
Original Release
04/26/1987
US Release
01/05/1991
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Maloney | William Boot / The Country - William Boot |
Michael Hordern | Uncle Theodor / The Country - Uncle Theodore |
Robert Eddison | The Country - Troutbeck / Troutbeck |
Leon Sinden | The Country - Uncle Roderick |
Rosamund Greenwood | The Country - Nanny Bloggs |
Victoria Hasted | The Country - Priscilla Boot |
Gwen Nelson | The Country - Granny Boot / Granny Boot |
Ian Michie | The Country - The Youth |
Nicholas Le Prevost | London - John Boot / John Boot |
Jake Wood | London - Paper Boy / Paper Boy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Maloney | William Boot / The Country - William Boot |
Michael Hordern | Uncle Theodor / The Country - Uncle Theodore |
Robert Eddison | The Country - Troutbeck / Troutbeck |
Leon Sinden | The Country - Uncle Roderick |
Rosamund Greenwood | The Country - Nanny Bloggs |
Victoria Hasted | The Country - Priscilla Boot |
Gwen Nelson | The Country - Granny Boot / Granny Boot |
Ian Michie | The Country - The Youth |
Nicholas Le Prevost | London - John Boot / John Boot |
Jake Wood | London - Paper Boy / Paper Boy |
Reggie Oliver | London - Stitch Butler |
Nicola Pagett | London - Julia Stitch / Julia Stitch |
Ceri Jackson | London - Miss Holloway |
Lucy Speed | London - Josephine Stitch / Josephine Stitch |
Donald Pleasence | Lord Copper / London - Lord Copper |
Maev Alexander | London - Lady Cockpurse |
Angela Galbraith | London - Lady Metroland |
Roz Freeman-Atwood | London - Dinner Guests |
Martin Wimbush | London - Dinner Guests |
Charles Pemberton | London - Concierge |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Nick Elliott | Executive Producer |
Patrick Garland | Executive Producer |
Sue Birtwistle | Producer |