Beyond Fear (1997)
March 30, 1997Release Date
Beyond Fear (1997)
March 30, 1997Release Date

Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Gina McKee
Stephanie Slater

Sylvester McCoy
Michael Samms

Kitty McGeever
Jo Fennimore

Bob Mason
Det Supt Clarke

Judith Anthony
Betty Slater

James Grant
Warren Slater

Sally Rogers
DS Anne Woolley

Davyd Harries
Det Supt Morris

Iain Rogerson
DS Steve McBride

Phil Croft
Derek Smith

Di Sherlock
Mrs Green

Rose Keegan
Forensic Scientist

Paul Kember
Prosecution QC

Edward Arthur
Defence QC

Michael Healy
Judge

Eleanor Martin
Estate Agent

Terence Beesley
Police Interviewer

Bruce Alexander
Police Interviewer

Roger Ennals
PC Simpson

Anthony Green
PC

Mike Eastman
Detective

Debbie McWilliams
CastingDirector

Roderick Smith
Detective

Rupert Procter
Journalist

John Lanasis
Brummie Journalist

Simon Nichols
TV Reporter

Trevor Nichols
Newscaster

Diane Adderley
Doctor

Lindy Whiteford
Psychological Profiler

Simon Lowe
Youth

Tunde Oba
Youth

Martin Nee
Police Spotter

Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography

Stephanie Slater
Book

Jenny Wilkes
Director

Jill Green
Producer

Robert Lockhart
Music

Pat Lancaster
Book

Don Shaw
Writer

Stephen Frears
Executive Producer
Details.
Release DateMarch 30, 1997
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Last updated:
Wiki.
Beyond Fear is a British television crime dramatisation, first broadcast on 30 March 1997, the opening night of Channel 5, that details the kidnap of estate agent Stephanie Slater by convicted murderer Michael Sams. The drama was adapted from Slater's acclaimed book of the same name by screenwriter Don Shaw, with Jenny Wilkes assigned to direct. Beyond Fear starred Gina McKee as Slater and Sylvester McCoy as Sams, with Judith Anthony, Kitty McGeever, Sally Rogers and Iain Rogerson also appearing in key roles.
Gerard Gilbert of The Independent gave praise to Beyond Fear, writing: "The undoubted jewel in Channel 5's rather wobbly opening-night crown. This is a fine, unsalacious reconstruction of Slater's brave cat-and-mouse encounter with her captor, and Gina McKee gives a convincing portrayal of a normal young woman in an intolerable situation. Former Doctor Who alumni Sylvester McCoy is gruffly menacing as Sams." 1.7 million viewers tuned it for the drama's debut broadcast. Notably, Beyond Fear has never been released on VHS or DVD, although has previously been repeated on True Entertainment as part of their Best of British season.