Scoop 1987

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.

Cast:

Michael Maloney
William Boot 

Michael Hordern
Uncle Theodor 

Denholm Elliott
Salter 

Donald Pleasence
Lord Copper 

Robert Eddison
Troutbeck 

Helen Lindsay
Mrs. Boot