TV series
The Fear
1988, English, on ITV1. Created by Ray Burdis.
The Fear is a five-part television drama produced by Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films for ITV. Broadcast from 17 February to 16 March 1988, the serial follows Carl Galton, the enterprising leader of a criminal gang running a protection racket in North London. Young and ambitious, Galton represents a new breed of criminal who seeks to expand his underworld empire and takes on the old East End firms. 1980s materialism clashes with old school London villainy as Galton rises to power, yet his ruthlessness carries a personal cost, especially on his wife Linda and best friend Marty.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Part 5
Aired 16 March 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ray BurdisCreator
- Iain GlenCarl Galton · 5 ep
- Susannah HarkerLinda Galton · 5 ep
- Jesse BirdsallMarty · 5 ep
- Anthony ValentineTony Slater · 5 ep
- Jerome FlynnFreddie · 5 ep
- Denis LillGeorge Klein · 5 ep
- Sam SmartJo Jo · 5 ep
- Stephen PersaudRussell · 5 ep
- Mario KalliMario · 5 ep
- Ruth SeagerKaren · 5 ep
- Fergus BrazierNicky · 5 ep
- Simon TemplemanChris · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 February 1988
- Last aired
- 16 March 1988
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Fear: quick answers
Is The Fear worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Fear are there?
The Fear has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Fear finished?
Yes. The Fear ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Fear suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Fear?
If you liked The Fear, try Four Lives, Run, Burden of Truth.
Who created The Fear?
The Fear was created by Ray Burdis and stars Iain Glen, Susannah Harker, Jesse Birdsall.