Scoop
1987, English. Directed by Gavin Millar.
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.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Gavin MillarDirector
- Michael MaloneyWilliam Boot
- Michael HordernUncle Theodor
- Denholm ElliottSalter
- Donald PleasenceLord Copper
- Robert EddisonTroutbeck
- Helen LindsayMrs. Boot
- Gwen NelsonGranny Boot
- Nicholas Le PrevostJohn Boot
- Jake WoodPaper Boy
- Nicola PagettJulia Stitch
- Lucy SpeedJosephine Stitch
- Fred PearsonEditor
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- William Boyd
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What Scoop is based on
Scoop is based on Scoop (1938) by Evelyn Waugh, published by Chapman and Hall.
1938
Scoop
By Evelyn Waugh
Published by Chapman and Hall
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Scoop: quick answers
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How long is Scoop?
Scoop runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Scoop have a post-credits scene?
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Scoop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Scoop on?
Scoop isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scoop?
If you liked Scoop, try Clear History, Ricky Gervais: Mortality, Jack Whitehall: I'm Only Joking.
Who directed Scoop?
Scoop (1987) was directed by Gavin Millar and stars Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern, Denholm Elliott.
What is Scoop based on?
Scoop is based on Scoop (1938) by Evelyn Waugh, published by Chapman and Hall.