Red Riding (Season 1)

Red Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the same name by David Peace. Comprised of the novels 1974 (1999), 1977 (2000), 1980 (2001), and 1983 (2002), with the first, third, and fourth of these became three feature-length television episodes, Red Riding 1974, Red Riding 1980 and Red Riding 1983. Three epic tales of murder, corruption and obsession. Utilising recurring characters and events, the Red Riding Trilogy recounts three series of gruesome crimes over a turbulent decade in Northern England.

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    1974 (Episode 1)

    Writer: Tony Grisoni

    Air date: 2009-03-05

    Runtime: 102 min

    Overview: Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to find the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions.

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    1980 (Episode 2)

    Writer: Tony Grisoni

    Air date: 2009-03-12

    Runtime: 93 min

    Overview: The Home Office bring in senior Manchester detective Peter Hunter to conduct a secret review of the Ripper investigation to date.

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    1983 (Episode 3)

    Writer: Tony Grisoni

    Air date: 2009-03-19

    Runtime: 105 min

    Overview: When another child goes missing, washed-up solicitor John Piggott unwittingly provides a catalyst for Detective Chief Superindent Maurice Jobson to start to right some wrongs.

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