Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Episode 1Paula 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!25m2E2Episode 2Charlie 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.25m3E3Episode 3Narinder finds that she is divided from Paula and from her own family, and Charlie Elkin is the root of all their problems.25m4E4Episode 4Paula begins to unravel the clue left by her grandfather, and hopes it will prevent Narinder's family going back to India.25m5E5Episode 5Charlie Elkin increases his pressure on Paula, and she realises that none of her family can help her.25m6E6Episode 6Paula must now make the unbearable choice between her family and her friend.25m
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