J Edgar Hoover

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J Edgar Hoover: 1. Red Scare

1. Red Scare

BBC Radio 4 Extra - J Edgar Hoover, 1. Red Scare

The early life and career of J Edgar Hoover as as anti-Communist zealot.

4 Extra Debut. It’s 1919. Young Hoover gains a reputation as an anti-Communist zealot and gets the chance to prove it. Stars William Hootkins.

J Edgar Hoover rose to become the legendary director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation

Mike Walker's four part drama series reflects his life and career.

It’s 1919. Young Hoover gains a reputation as an anti-Communist zealot and gets the chance to prove it.

Starring William Hootkins.   
 
Broadcast to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. 

J Edgar Hoover .... William Hootkins
A Mitchell Palmer .... Bob Sherman
Annie Hoover ... Kate Harper
Louis Post .... Patrick Allen

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 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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