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Running Scared

TV series

Running Scared

6.7/ 10· 3198625 min1 season · 6 episodes
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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.

Created by
Paul Stone

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
1

Season 1

6 episodesJanuary 15, 1986
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Jan 15, 198625 min

    Paula had never heard of the gangster Charlie Elkin until her grandfather witnessed him commit armed robbery. After that, Paula, like her best friend Narinder, discovered what it was to be really afraid!

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Jan 22, 198625 min

    Charlie Elkin is desperate to recover the evidence which could put him in jail. His threats are destroying not only Paula's family, but her friendship with Narinder as well.

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Jan 29, 198625 min

    Narinder finds that she is divided from Paula and from her own family, and Charlie Elkin is the root of all their problems.

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    Episode 4

    Feb 5, 198625 min

    Paula begins to unravel the clue left by her grandfather, and hopes it will prevent Narinder's family going back to India.

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    Episode 5

    Feb 12, 198625 min

    Charlie Elkin increases his pressure on Paula, and she realises that none of her family can help her.

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    Episode 6

    Feb 19, 198625 min

    Paula must now make the unbearable choice between her family and her friend.

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How many seasons of Running Scared are there?
Running Scared has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Running Scared?
Running Scared has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 19, 1986.
Who stars in Running Scared?
Running Scared stars Amarjit Dhillon, Julia Millbank, Desmond McNamara, James Cosmo, Renu Setna.

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