Running Scared(1986)

Running Scared is a British children's drama series that aired on BBC 1 in 1986, adapted from Bernard Ashley's novel and set in Woolwich. The gritty serial follows Paula, a teenage girl whose life spirals into danger after she discovers evidence that could incriminate a local criminal gang leader. Caught between doing the right thing and protecting herself, Paula must navigate the threat posed by those determined to silence her. The series is memorable for its distinctive theme tune: Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," which had just been released. With the Woolwich Ferry featured prominently, the show captures the tension of a young person caught in a world of adult crime and moral complexity.