Release Date

17 Feb, 1988

Runtime

01:00: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

5/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Fear

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Miniseries

17 Feb, 1988

Carl Galton, the enterprising leader of a criminal gang runs 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.

Created By

Ray Burdis

Actors

Iain Glen

Susannah Harker

Jesse Birdsall

Anthony Valentine

Jerome Flynn

Denis Lill

Sam Smart

Stephen Persaud

Mario Kalli

Ruth Seager

Fergus Brazier

Crew

Jacky Stoller

Antony Root

Colin Towns

Clive Tickner

Martin Walsh

Andrew Mollo

Louise Fisher

Diane Twiddy

Ian Murray

Chris Mortley

Daryl Jordan

Peter Maxwell

Rupert Scrivener