Running Scared

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 1986 · 6 episodes Season details＋

Jan. 15, 1986

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Cast

A Amarjit DhillonNarinder Sidhu J Julia MillbankPaula Prescott D Desmond McNamaraMick Prescott J James CosmoDetective Inspector McNeil R Renu SetnaPratap Singh Sidhu C Christopher EllisonCharlie Elkin H Hetty BaynesLeila M Maureen SweeneyDolly Prescott R Rani SinghKamal Kaur Sidhu A Alan FordRon Martin A Alan TalbotFred Barratt T Tony CaunterFrank Butler

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S Simon AdamsBrian Butler J Jason NormanTommy D Damon DoyleScott F Fred BryantGrandad Prescott A Anthony GorryDean Prescott P Penny MorrellEllie Butler B Badi UzzamanShopkeeper C Cyril ShapsWisener C Catherine ChaseForensic Officer M Mike HaywardTeacher M Mark MoneroSixth Former M Maureen TaylorGirl at Disco S Spencer CreaseBoy at Disco M Michael GodleyCommander Parkinson E Evie GarrattCockney Woman G Glyn GrimsteadDetective Constable Barton S Steven LawPC H Harbans SinghSikh Elder J Jugnu SinghSikh Elder V Vilma LaryeaSchoolteacher