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The Fear

1988-02-17 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.0

Crime · Drama

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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Creators
Ray Burdis
Production companies
Euston Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Iain GlenIain GlenCarl Galton
Susannah HarkerSusannah HarkerLinda Galton
Jesse BirdsallJesse BirdsallMarty
Anthony ValentineTony Slater
Jerome FlynnJerome FlynnFreddie
Denis LillDenis LillGeorge Klein
Sam SmartJo Jo
Stephen PersaudRussell
Mario KalliMario
Ruth SeagerKaren
Fergus BrazierNicky

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