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The Runaway

6.220111 season18TV SeriesDrama

Childhood friends Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty were brought up together in the heart of gangland East London. Separated by violent circumstances their lives take strikingly different directions until they meet again as adults.

DirectorDavid Richards
WriterAllan Cubitt
ProducersMartina Cole·Charles Pattinson

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Mar 31, 2011
E2
Part 2
Apr 7, 2011
E3
Part 3
Apr 14, 2011
E4
Part 4
Apr 21, 2011
E5
Part 5
Apr 28, 2011
E6
Part 6
May 5, 2011

Cast · Directed by David Richards

JVJoanna Vanderham
Joanna Vanderham
Cathy Connor
JOJack O'Connell
Jack O'Connell
Eamonn Docherty
KAKeith Allen
Keith Allen
Danny Dixon
KSKen Stott
Ken Stott
Joey
KWKierston Wareing
Kierston Wareing
Madge
BGBurn Gorman
Burn Gorman
Richard Gates
ACAlan Cumming
Alan Cumming
Desrae
MIMax Irons
Max Irons
Tommy
NH
Noah Hedges
Eamonn Docherty

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The Runaway — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Runaway?

The Runaway isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Runaway on Netflix?

No, The Runaway is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Runaway on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Runaway isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Runaway for free?

The Runaway isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The Runaway?

The Runaway has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of The Runaway out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Runaway are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Runaway?

No — The Runaway ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.