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The Fear

5.0
1 season
5 episodes
Ended
Crime
Drama

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:February 17, 1988
Last Aired:March 16, 1988
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
ITV1
Created By:
Ray Burdis

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (1)

Miniseries

Miniseries

5 episodes

Aired: 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.

Production

Euston Films