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The Governor — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Lynda La Plante
- Starring: Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, David J. Nicholls, Jake Abraham, Craig Charles
The Governor — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1995-05-14 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
The Governor — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: The Governor: Episode 1 (1995-05-14) — A prisoner is found dead in his cell and his death is regarded as suspicious. A riot follows and virtually destroys the prison, after two 'lifers' were questioned about the death.
- E2: The Governor: Episode 2 (1995-05-21) — Barfield Prison is given 60 million pounds to rebuild it after the riot. The prison is currently vulnerable, due to the helicopter wires being taken down due to the damage caused b
- E3: The Governor: Episode 3 (1995-05-28) — Two new prisoners take the places of the escaped prisoners, and work is still underway on rebuilding the prison. Meanwhile, a prisoner is accused of being a sex offender by another
- E4: The Governor: Episode 4 (1995-06-04) — The prisoners begin to prepare for their trial, each of them being charged with the murder of the inmate who was found hanging in his cell. Fisher, a prisoner, applies for 'home-le
- E5: The Governor: Episode 5 (1995-06-11) — Barfield Prison begins to take shape again. Helen introduces the new black officers and they are met with mixed feelings from the staff and inmates. Helen also introduces a psychol
- E6: The Governor: Episode 6 (1995-06-18) — The new prison is virtually completed and Helen demands that the new security systems are sorted out soon. The prisoners get drunk and one prisoner is attacked in the showers and h
Series 2
- E1: The Governor II: Episode 1 (1996-03-23) — Two years after Helen Hewitt lost her position as governor, she has returned to England from America and now teaches Hostage and Siege procedures. Gordon Keller is experiencing pro
- E2: The Governor II: Episode 2 (1996-03-30) — Maureen Collins brings in two actresses for a production of the Pirates of Penzance. A prisoner begins a relationship with one of the actresses and Maureen Collins is brutally rape
- E3: The Governor II: Episode 3 (1996-04-06) — A prisoner hatches a plot to escape and goes with his wife to the Lake District. Helen is told by the police that they have a tip off, and he is recaptured in Leeds. After breaking
- E4: The Governor II: Episode 4 (1996-04-13) — Helen begins to look into the incident of the escaped prisoner. She interviews other prisoner and the prisoner is attacked. It is 'proven' that the officers attacked in self-defens
- E5: The Governor II: Episode 5 (1996-04-20) — Victor Braithwaite carries out his plan and takes Officer Morgan hostage and holds him inside a cell at knife point. He makes demands and Helen tries to talk to him, but the prison
- E6: The Governor II: Episode 6 (1996-04-27) — Officer Morgan returns from his home-leave after the hostage situation. Helen leaves the prison on a training course and the prisoners plan their biggest escape attempt yet. A pris
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Governor have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Who created The Governor? Lynda La Plante.
Where can I watch The Governor? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
