This is David Lander

Season 1

This Is David Lander was a TV show that parodies Roger Cook style door-stepping investigative journalism shows, starring Stephen Fry as David Lander and written by Tony Sarchet.

It began as the BBC Radio 4 show Delve Special, which became this six part Channel 4 series in 1988.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
  • Not a Pretty Site
    E1
    Episode 1Not a Pretty SiteIntrepid journalist David Lander investigates property developer Mickey Bessant.
  • The Nicholson Story: Red Faces at MI5
    E2
    Episode 2The Nicholson Story: Red Faces at MI5Investigative journalist visits Russell Nicholson who for years worked for both MI5 and the KGB.
  • A Growing Crisis
    E3
    Episode 3A Growing CrisisDavid Lander exposes the terrible treatment of animals, farm workers and the environment in the British countryside under the auspices of the Common Agricultural Policy as prescribed by the European Economic Community.
  • A Question of Trial and Error
    E4
    Episode 4A Question of Trial and ErrorDavid Lander investigates an art robbery.
  • The Rocketing Cost of Defence
    E5
    Episode 5The Rocketing Cost of DefenceDavid Lander investigates an ineffective air defence missile system, which military spokesmen are keen to defend.
  • Reduced to Tears
    E6
    Episode 6Reduced to TearsDavid Lander investigates surgeon Stephen Ribley.
Cast of Season 1
  • Stephen Fry
  • Jason IsaacsDr. Guy Chadbot
  • Tony Slattery
 
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