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Running Scared (1986)

TV Series ★ 6.7 25 min

Kids Drama

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.

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Released
January 15, 1986
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0374448
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Cast

Amarjit Dhillon Narinder Sidhu Julia Millbank Paula Prescott Desmond McNamara Mick Prescott James Cosmo James Cosmo Detective Inspector McNeil Renu Setna Renu Setna Pratap Singh Sidhu

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Frequently asked questions

What is Running Scared about?
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.
Who stars in Running Scared?
Running Scared stars Amarjit Dhillon, Julia Millbank, Desmond McNamara, James Cosmo.
When was Running Scared released?
Running Scared is a 1986 kids, drama series.
Where can I watch Running Scared?
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