The Governor (1995–1996)

Helen Hewitt is first woman put in charge of Barfield, a maximum security prison that had been nearly destroyed by a disastrous riot. Despite being greeted with open hostility by inmates ... See full summary »

Stars:

Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, Ron Donachie

Cast

Series cast summary:
Janet McTeer	...	Helen Hewitt (12 episodes, 1995-1996)
Derek Martin	...	Gary Marshall (8 episodes, 1995-1996)
Ron Donachie	...	Russell Morgan (8 episodes, 1995-1996)
David Nicholls	...	'Jumbo' Jackson (8 episodes, 1995-1996)
Christine Moore	...	Mavis O'Connell (7 episodes, 1995-1996)
Jake Abraham	...	Brian Samora (7 episodes, 1995-1996)
Zacharee Lee	...	Eric Haddock (7 episodes, 1995-1996)
Sophie Okonedo	...	Moira Levitt (6 episodes, 1995)
Jeremy Sheffield	...	Doctor Thomas (6 episodes, 1995)
Mal Whyte	...	John Bunny (6 episodes, 1995-1996)
Eamonn Walker	...	Snoopy Oswald (6 episodes, 1995-1996)
Terry O'Neill	...	Victor Braithwaite (6 episodes, 1995-1996)
Paul Kynman	...	James Malahide (5 episodes, 1995)
Adrian Scarborough	...	Walter Brinkley (5 episodes, 1995)
Tony Mathews	...	Royston Andrews (5 episodes, 1995-1996)

Storyline

Helen Hewitt is first woman put in charge of Barfield, a maximum security prison that had been nearly destroyed by a disastrous riot. Despite being greeted with open hostility by inmates and little enthusiasm by prison staff, she is determined to clean up the place.

---

Plot Keywords:

prison

---

Genres:

Crime | Drama

---

Details

Official Sites:

La Plante Productions [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 1995 (UK)

Also Known As:

La fuerza de una mujer

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

La Plante Productions, Samson Films, Yorkshire Television (YTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as The Warden (2001)

User Reviews