TV series
Running Scared
1986 · 1 season
A gritty, grounded children's drama that builds quiet tension as a teenager's discovery puts her in danger.
- Created by
- Marilyn Fox
- Genres
- Kids, Drama
- Starring
- Amarjit Dhillon, Julia Millbank, Desmond McNamara
- Overview
- 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.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Crime, class, family, identity
- Content
- Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
- Note
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- Created by
- Marilyn Fox
- Genres
- Kids, Drama
- Starring
- Amarjit Dhillon, Julia Millbank, Desmond McNamara
