The Fear (1988)
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The Fear is a five-part television drama produced by Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films for ITV. Broadcast from 17 February to 16 March 1988, the serial follows Carl Galton, the enterprising leader of a criminal gang running a protection racket in North London. Young and ambitious, Galton represents a new breed of criminal who seeks to expand his underworld empire and takes on the old East End firms. 1980s materialism clashes with old school London villainy as Galton rises to power, yet his ruthlessness carries a personal cost, especially on his wife Linda and best friend Marty.
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Iain GlenCarl Galton
Susannah HarkerLinda Galton
Jesse BirdsallMarty
Anthony ValentineTony Slater
Jerome FlynnFreddie
Denis LillGeorge KleinSam SmartJo JoStephen PersaudRussellMario KalliMarioRuth SeagerKarenFergus BrazierNicky
Simon TemplemanChrisMovie DNA
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What is The Fear about?
The Fear is a five-part television drama produced by Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films for ITV. Broadcast from 17 February to 16 March 1988, the serial follows Carl Galton, the enterprising leader of a criminal gang running a protection racket in North London. Young and ambitious, Galton represents a new breed of criminal who seeks to expand his underworld empire and takes on the old East End firms. 1980s materialism clashes with old school London villainy as Galton rises to power, yet his ruthlessness carries a personal cost, especially on his wife Linda and best friend Marty.
How long is The Fear?
The Fear has a runtime of 60 minutes.