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Running Scared
67%
Series
1
6
AI Analysis
Running Scared (1986) — AI TV series analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Running Scared (1986) — a TV series tagged as Kids and Drama with nostalgic moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk … Our models also surface themes such as ai from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for families with kids. Expect fast-paced storytelling across 1 season.
Community signal: TMDb members rate Running Scared 67% (3 votes) — solid community ratings for this TV series.
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Synopsis
Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.
Quick facts
- Type
- Series
- Status
- Ended
- Release date
- 1986-01-15
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- TMDB rating
- 6.7
- TMDB ID
- 9671
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What is Running Scared about?
Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How many seasons of Running Scared are there?
There are currently 1 seasons of Running Scared documented in the community database.
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