J Edgar Hoover

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J Edgar Hoover: 2. Public Enemy

2. Public Enemy

BBC Radio 4 Extra - J Edgar Hoover, 2. Public Enemy

It’s 1933. Hoover’s FBI targets major criminals and their gangs. Stars William Hootkins.

It’s 1933. With Franklin D Roosevelt’s backing, Hoover’s FBI targets major criminals and their gangs. Stars William Hootkins.

It’s 1933. With President Franklin D Roosevelt’s backing, Hoover’s FBI targets major criminals and their gangs across America.

Starring William Hootkins.

Mike Walker's drama series reflecting the life and career of the FBI's legendary director, J Edgar Hoover.  

J Edgar Hoover …. William Hootkins
Melvin Purvis …. Michael Neill
Walter Winchell …. John Guerrasio
Agent Harry Fields .... William Roberts
Sheriff …. Mac MacDonald
Reporter …. Adam Sims
Agent …. Dave Brooks

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.

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Drama: Biographical

Factual: Crime & Justice

The story of America's legendary director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The story of America's legendary director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Written by Mike Walker and starring William Hootkins.

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