by ANGUS WILSON
A version for television in five parts by TROY KENNEDY MARTIN 1: A Tall Story
When Smokey the giraffe goes berserk, the consequences exceed Simon Carter 's worst fears. A clutch of fanatical old men, a power-hungry Press baron and an international crisis conspire to make his first day as Secretary of the National Zoo a most bizarre experience.
Music composed and conducted by SIMON ROGERS
Lighting JOHN KING
Script editor BETTY WILLINGALE Designer
CHRISTOPHER ROBILLIARD
Producer JONATHAN POWELL Directed by STUART BURGE
* Subtitles on Ceefax page 270
