TV series
Running Scared
1986, English, on BBC One.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 19 February 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Amarjit DhillonNarinder Sidhu · 6 ep
- Julia MillbankPaula Prescott · 6 ep
- Desmond McNamaraMick Prescott · 6 ep
- James CosmoDetective Inspector McNeil · 6 ep
- Renu SetnaPratap Singh Sidhu · 6 ep
- Christopher EllisonCharlie Elkin · 5 ep
- Hetty BaynesLeila · 5 ep
- Maureen SweeneyDolly Prescott · 5 ep
- Rani SinghKamal Kaur Sidhu · 5 ep
- Alan FordRon Martin · 5 ep
- Alan TalbotFred Barratt · 5 ep
- Tony CaunterFrank Butler · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 January 1986
- Last aired
- 19 February 1986
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Running Scared: quick answers
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How many seasons of Running Scared are there?
Running Scared has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Running Scared finished?
Yes. Running Scared ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Running Scared suitable for kids?
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