Iain Glen
Carl Galton
Series
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5.01 votes19881hEndedCrimeDrama
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.
Episodes
Miniseries
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- 1. Part 1Now viewing1988-02-1752mCarl Galton, who runs a protection racket, seeks revenge after his brother Mark is hospitalised by Jimmy Chaulker. His father believes he has sorted him out but Carl has very different ideas by burning down his empire.
- 2. Part 21988-02-2452mWith Chalker dying of a heart attack and his son on the run, Carl and his gang take over his club. Chalker's former bookkeeper Con agrees to hand over the remainder of the details but collecting needs violence.
- 3. Part 31988-03-0252mCarl wants to strongarm Klein out of business but gangster Tony Slater has already bought a stake in his empire. Meanwhile, Marty confesses to Carl that he's gay and is conflicted while his wife Linda is terrified he will discover her affair.
- 4. Part 41988-03-0952mMarty's cracking up and tries to use his sexuality to goad Carl. Slater arranges a meeting with Carl as he acts as middleman for Dot Fleming and her American backers. Plans to rob Klein's lorry shipment ends badly
- 5. Part 51988-03-1652mCarl's botched lorry hijack leaves Marty dead. Con has been playing both sides against each other and vanishes. Slater invites Carl and Linda to the village fair, believing his claiming the spoils are due.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Susannah Harker
Linda Galton
Jesse Birdsall
Marty
Anthony Valentine
Tony Slater
Jerome Flynn
Freddie
Denis Lill
George Klein
No photo Sam Smart
Jo Jo
No photo Stephen Persaud
Russell
No photo Mario Kalli
Mario
No photo Ruth Seager
Karen
No photo Fergus Brazier
Nicky
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Fear were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fear available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Fear in this region.
How many seasons does The Fear have?
The Fear has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did The Fear first air?
The Fear first aired in 1988.
Is The Fear still running?
The Fear's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Fear?
The Fear is classified as Crime, Drama.