The Fear(1988)
The Fear 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.
The Fear (1988) is a crime and drama series that premiered on February 17, 1988, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Iain Glen, Susannah Harker, Jesse Birdsall and Anthony Valentine. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-02-17
- Last aired:
- 1988-03-16
The Fear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iain Glen
as Carl Galton
Susannah Harker
as Linda Galton
Jesse Birdsall
as Marty
Anthony Valentine
as Tony Slater
Jerome Flynn
as Freddie
Denis Lill
as George Klein
- Sam Smart
Sam Smart
as Jo Jo
- Stephen Persaud
Stephen Persaud
as Russell
- Mario Kalli
Mario Kalli
as Mario
- Ruth Seager
Ruth Seager
as Karen
- Fergus Brazier
Fergus Brazier
as Nicky
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The Fear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Fear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Fear?
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The Fear (1988) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Fear are there?
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The Fear has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 17, 1988.
Is The Fear still running?
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No. The Fear is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 16, 1988.
Who is in the cast of The Fear?
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The Fear (1988) stars Iain Glen, Susannah Harker, Jesse Birdsall, Anthony Valentine and Jerome Flynn. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Fear any good?
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The Fear (1988) is rated 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.