TV series
The Governor
1995–1996, English, on ITV1. Created by Lynda La Plante.
Maximum security prison Barfield has recently nearly been destroyed by a riot. Helen Hewitt, the first woman put in charge of the prison, is determined to clean up the place despite being greeted with open hostility.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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The Governor is streaming on BritBox in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E6: The Governor II: Episode 6
Aired 27 April 1996
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Lynda La PlanteCreator
- Janet McTeerHelen Hewitt · 12 ep
- Derek MartinGary Marshall · 12 ep
- David J. Nicholls'Jumbo' Jackson · 12 ep
- Eamonn WalkerSnoopy Oswald · 10 ep
- Ron DonachieRussell Morgan · 10 ep
- Jake AbrahamBrian Samora · 6 ep
- Sophie OkonedoMoira Levitt · 6 ep
- Jeremy SheffieldDr Thomas · 6 ep
- Craig CharlesEugene Buffy · 6 ep
- Idris ElbaOfficer Donny Chiswick · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 May 1995
- Last aired
- 27 April 1996
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Governor: quick answers
Is The Governor worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Governor are there?
The Governor has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Governor finished?
Yes. The Governor ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Governor on?
The Governor is streaming on BritBox in India.
The Governor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Governor?
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Who created The Governor?
The Governor was created by Lynda La Plante and stars Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, David J. Nicholls.