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The series was notable for its use of the Kate Bush single Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) being used as the main title theme, and part of the original video being re-imagined for use within the programme's title sequence.
Jun 21, 2022 · "Running Up That Hill" was scarily used as the title track for this BBC children’s drama — it freaked out a lot of kids in the 1980s! The drama followed the story of a teenager who had undiscovered evidence against a gang, led by a character played by The Bill legend Christopher Ellison.
Jun 24, 2022 · "Stranger Things" is not the first time the song has been used in a TV series. "Running Up That Hill" was first used as the theme song for the BBC children's drama "Running Scared" in 1986.
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Long before Stranger Things, Running Up That Hill was a theme tune for another UK kids program. I know I am showing my age a bit now, but can anyone remember the UK Kids show Running Scared? It had a good cast and featured a certain Kate Bush theme tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBeuBFE6yHU&feature=share.
Before Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush became a central diegetic motif of Stranger Things season 4, it was also the theme tune to 1986 BBC children’s drama Running Scared. Watch all 6 episodes here (theme at 38s):
Feb 20, 2024 · For those who need it, here’s a quick explainer on Running Up That Hill ’s appearance in Stranger Things: the song is used throughout series four to mirror Max’s personal journey after...
Jun 3, 2022 · This isn’t, of course, the first time a profile in a film or TV show has revitalised a song, and neither is it the first time this track has enjoyed a resurrection. Even back in '86, it was the theme tune for a BBC kids’ drama, Running Scared, and it’s featured more recently in US TV drama Pose.
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