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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.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upJan 15, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Cyril Shaps (Wisener), Catherine Chase (Forensic Officer), Fred Bryant (Grandad Prescott), Simon Adams (Brian Butler), Jason Norman (Tommy), Damon Doyle (Scott), Christopher Ellison (Charlie Elkin), Hetty Baynes (Leila)
- E2 Episode 2Jan 22, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Fred Bryant (Grandad Prescott), Mike Hayward (Teacher), Anthony Gorry (Dean Prescott), Penny Morrell (Ellie Butler), Simon Adams (Brian Butler), Jason Norman (Tommy), Damon Doyle (Scott), Christopher Ellison (Charlie Elkin)
- E3 Episode 3Jan 29, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
Narinder finds that she is divided from Paula and from her own family, and Charlie Elkin is the root of all their problems.
Guest stars: Anthony Gorry (Dean Prescott), Penny Morrell (Ellie Butler), Mark Monero (Sixth Former), Maureen Taylor (Girl at Disco), Spencer Crease (Boy at Disco), Simon Adams (Brian Butler), Badi Uzzaman (Shopkeeper), Jason Norman (Tommy)
- E4 Episode 4Feb 5, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
Paula begins to unravel the clue left by her grandfather, and hopes it will prevent Narinder's family going back to India.
Guest stars: Simon Adams (Brian Butler), Badi Uzzaman (Shopkeeper), Michael Godley (Commander Parkinson), Christopher Ellison (Charlie Elkin), Hetty Baynes (Leila), Rani Singh (Kamal Kaur Sidhu), Alan Ford (Ron Martin), Alan Talbot (Fred Barratt)
- E5 Episode 5Feb 12, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
Charlie Elkin increases his pressure on Paula, and she realises that none of her family can help her.
Guest stars: Jason Norman (Tommy), Damon Doyle (Scott), Evie Garratt (Cockney Woman), Christopher Ellison (Charlie Elkin), Hetty Baynes (Leila), Maureen Sweeney (Dolly Prescott), Rani Singh (Kamal Kaur Sidhu), Alan Ford (Ron Martin)
- E6 Episode 6Feb 19, 1986 · 25 min
Synopsis
Paula must now make the unbearable choice between her family and her friend.
Guest stars: Christopher Ellison (Charlie Elkin), Hetty Baynes (Leila), Maureen Sweeney (Dolly Prescott), Rani Singh (Kamal Kaur Sidhu), Alan Ford (Ron Martin), Alan Talbot (Fred Barratt), Tony Caunter (Frank Butler), Glyn Grimstead (Detective Constable Barton)
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