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The Fear

TV·2012–2012·1 season, 4 episodes·Channel 4·Crime, Drama·50m

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Former gang boss turned respected businessman, Richie Beckett pledge money to help rebuild a pier. But Richie's mind is deteriorating, and the other outfit he runs with his sons is under attack by a vicious rival gang.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Fear S01E04DeathS01E04 · 4.5Richie is on the run, in a state of full-blown dementia, pursued by the police and Marin's gang. In Cal's hideaway Richie has a rare moment of clarity. Past and present come together as Richie finally uncovers the truth about the girl from his past.
  2. 02The Fear S01E01FearS01E01 · 4.2Erstwhile crime boss Richie Beckett is now a respected - if still feared - member of the Brighton business community. But recently he's forgetful, irritable, unable to sleep, and the less legit side of his enterprise is under threat from a newcomer, Marin.
  3. 03The Fear S01E03DespairS01E03 · 4.2Richie is diagnosed with a virulent form of early-onset dementia. Cal is forced into hiding.

Castfull cast & details

Harry LloydHarry LloydMatty BeckettAnastasia HilleAnastasia HilleJo BeckettRichard E. GrantRichard E. GrantSeb WhitingPeter MullanPeter MullanRichie BeckettPaul NichollsPaul NichollsCal BeckettDragoș BucurDragoș BucurMarin
Shaban Arifi
Shaban ArifiDavitJulia RagnarssonJulia RagnarssonZana

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2012Aired 4.2Season avg
  1. S01E01The Fear S01E01FearDecember 3, 2012 4.2Erstwhile crime boss Richie Beckett is now a respected - if still feared - member of the Brighton business community. But recently he's forg
  2. S01E02The Fear S01E02AngerDecember 4, 2012 4.0Richie's mind deteriorates and he seeks help from a former adversary. For the sake of the family, Richie's son strikes a deal with Marin's g
  3. S01E03The Fear S01E03DespairDecember 5, 2012 4.2Richie is diagnosed with a virulent form of early-onset dementia. Cal is forced into hiding.
  4. S01E04The Fear S01E04Season's bestDeathDecember 6, 2012 4.5Richie is on the run, in a state of full-blown dementia, pursued by the police and Marin's gang. In Cal's hideaway Richie has a rare moment

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