Running Scared

Running Scared

5.5

1986-01-15

Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.

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Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.

First Aired

1986-01-15

Last Aired

1986-02-19

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Kids

Drama

Language

English

Network

BBC One

Production

Casts

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    Amarjit Dhillon

    Amarjit Dhillon
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    Julia Millbank

    Julia Millbank
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    Desmond McNamara

    Desmond McNamara
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    James Cosmo

    James Cosmo
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    Renu Setna

    Renu Setna