The read
The series ran 1 season across 5 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
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.
Ratings
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Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 5 ep1988 |
Key crew
- Colin TownsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Iain GlenCarl Galton
- Susannah HarkerLinda Galton
- Jesse BirdsallMarty
- Anthony ValentineTony Slater
- Jerome FlynnFreddie
- Denis LillGeorge Klein
- Sam SmartJo Jo
- Stephen PersaudRussell
- Mario KalliMario
- Ruth SeagerKaren
- Fergus BrazierNicky
Stills
Themes
adulterygang leaderminiserieshomosexualitycriminal enterprisenorth london