Scoop
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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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael MaloneyWilliam Boot | William Boot |
 Michael HordernUncle Theodor | Uncle Theodor |
 Denholm ElliottSalter | Salter |
 Donald PleasenceLord Copper | Lord Copper |
 Robert EddisonTroutbeck | Troutbeck |
 Helen LindsayMrs. Boot | Mrs. Boot |
| GGwen NelsonGranny Boot | Granny Boot |
 Nicholas Le PrevostJohn Boot | John Boot |
 Jake WoodPaper Boy | Paper Boy |
 Nicola PagettJulia Stitch | Julia Stitch |
 Lucy SpeedJosephine Stitch | Josephine Stitch |
 Fred PearsonEditor | Editor |
| CClive MantleCuthbert | Cuthbert |
 Jack ShepherdCorker | Corker |
 Tony HaygarthPigge | Pigge |
 Martin WimbushLondon Dinner Guest | London Dinner Guest |
 Chua Kah JooLascar Steward | Lascar Steward |