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A must for fans of the work of author Martina Cole, and with plenty in the tank to entertain those who simply enjoy gritty crime drama, The Runaway is a story that pulls very few punches. Spread across six episodes, it’s set in the late 1960s, and follows two youngsters, Cathy and Eamonn, as they’re brought up in the East End of London.
As you might expect, things aren’t easy for the characters in The Runaway. Cathy is the daughter of a prostitute, while Eamonn is lured into a life of crime. Yet what bonds them together is what they both have to do when the chips are down. And one event, as is often the way, has ramifications.
The Runaway is about as far away from a glossy television thriller as it’s really possible to get. And there’s little doubt that the programme earns that 18 certificate that adorns the box. Yet there’s a strong, grown-up drama here, and it’s livened by some terrific performances.
The two leads, for instance, are excellent. Jack O’Connell, best known from Skins, and Joanna Vanderham, who has a bright future ahead of her, take the main roles, and handle them well. Meanwhile, there’s compelling work too from Keith Allen and Alan Cumming. Between them all, there’s a constant compulsion to see what happens next.
The high definition upgrade afforded by the Blu-ray release is worth a look. The Runaway punches above what you might expect of television values, and while the picture is hardly bright and bubbly, the downbeat world of the drama comes across strongly in 1080p.
It’d be remiss to suggest that The Runaway breaks much in the way of new ground. But it’s strong drama, well made, and if you can stomach it, it’s well worth your time. --Jon Foster
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From the makers of the hit series The Take, the latest tale of crime and corruption from best-selling crime writer Martina Cole follows the lives of two childhood sweethearts. Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty are brought up together in the East End. As the daughter of a prostitute, Cathy's life is difficult, especially when everyone assumes that she will be following in her mother's footsteps. But when Cathy is forced to protect her mother from a violent attack by a punter it changes her life forever. Cathy is taken into care but she suffers institutional abuse which leaves her with no choice but to run away. She ends up destitute, on the streets of Soho when Desrae, a transvestite, unexpectedly comes to her rescue. Meanwhile, Eamonn is rising up the ranks of the East End criminal underworld.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Bertie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought the production of this on Sky 1 was fantastic!!! I have just bought the book as I find you can create more imagination than what is depicted on TV. I will be reviewing the book once I've read it!!
I can't wait for the next Martina Cole mini-series to be broadcst (if there is one!!).
I can't wait for the next Martina Cole mini-series to be broadcst (if there is one!!).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've never read the book, but tried this drama last night after it sat on the shelf for Months.
I landed up watching 4 out of the 5 episodes back2back.
This is a well written and addictive series that comes highly recommended.
The only reservation I have is that it touches on most tabboos (domestic violence, violent murder, fighting, prostitution, terrorism, transvestites, same-sex acts, drugs, pornography, sexual abuse, alcoholism and suicide), but that aside it does tend to add to the love story that unfolds.
I landed up watching 4 out of the 5 episodes back2back.
This is a well written and addictive series that comes highly recommended.
The only reservation I have is that it touches on most tabboos (domestic violence, violent murder, fighting, prostitution, terrorism, transvestites, same-sex acts, drugs, pornography, sexual abuse, alcoholism and suicide), but that aside it does tend to add to the love story that unfolds.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By louise
Format:DVD
excellent drama. but make sure you have quiet time to watch it with no interuptions as it takes 8 hours to wath. i.e. no visitors popping in or kids running in and out. set aside a long sat night with bottle of plonk and takeaway.
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Great film loved it
Exciting great acting good theme and interesting
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Exciting great acting good theme and interesting
Will recommend to friends
The actress was also in the paradise
Published 4 days ago by Buttercup mason
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Absolutely brilliant!
Watched this after my girlfriend read the book and it is definitely a 5 star from me, absolutely captivated from start to finish. Recommend to anybody
Published 17 days ago by Danny-B-14
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Not like the book!
Great movie but quite different in parts to the book, very pleased with it and well worth the money. Excellent.
Published 1 month ago by Andy broom
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The best
Couldnt stop watching it. Was compulsive viewing and was sorry to have got to the end.Have watched it three times. Never normally watch something more than once.
Published 1 month ago by christine russell
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Terrific series.
Watched most of the series on TV but felt I must have the set to keep and share with my family.
Brilliant story! well cast, could do with more like this.
Brilliant story! well cast, could do with more like this.
Published 1 month ago by M. Davison-scott
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Very Bad
Very disapointed with this film as i already read the book and the book was far much better than this film .. bad acting . Ruined the whole thing .
Published 1 month ago by daniel cartwright
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A good gritty drama
Like quite a few other reviewers I have read Martina Cole's Runaway novel and will agree that the book is so much better than the tv series. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KW
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oh dear :-[ v.disappointed
If you have read the book don't bother with the dvd , seriously, I was really looking forward to watching it after reading such a fantastic book, but it is nothing like the book,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Abigail
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From page to screen
This is the fourth of Martina Cole's gritty crime thrillers which SKY has adapted for television. The best-selling author's
raw, rough-around-the-edges style is captured... Read more
raw, rough-around-the-edges style is captured... Read more
Published 2 months ago by crest
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Excellent, definitely a must see. A great film and characters are exactly how i imagined them as i read the book first.
Published 2 months ago by E. Clutton
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