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  • The Governor Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | Crime, Drama

The Governor

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama

Helen Hewitt, prison board member and criminology researcher, joins a team tasked with investigating a suspicious death that occurred during a recent riot at the all-male Barfield Prison. When the governor of Barfield is sacked, Helen ...See moreHelen Hewitt, prison board member and criminology researcher, joins a team tasked with investigating a suspicious death that occurred during a recent riot at the all-male Barfield Prison. When the governor of Barfield is sacked, Helen takes the job on a transitional basis, an appointment that bypasses the obvious successor and ignites resentment among both inmates and guards. Written by JerzyJack See less
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Lynda La Plante (written by)
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Updated May 14, 1995

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May 14, 1995 (United Kingdom)

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38 cast members
Name Known for
Janet McTeer
Helen Hewitt Helen Hewitt   See fewer
Derek Martin
Gary Marshall Gary Marshall   See fewer
Ron Donachie
Russell Morgan Russell Morgan   See fewer
David J. Nicholls
'Jumbo' Jackson (as Dave Nicholls) 'Jumbo' Jackson (as Dave Nicholls)   See fewer
Martin Herdman
Damon O'Keefe Damon O'Keefe   See fewer
David Barrass
Tom Doughen Tom Doughen   See fewer
John Flanagan
Brian Langham Brian Langham   See fewer
Christine Moore
Mavis O'Connell Mavis O'Connell   See fewer
Sophie Okonedo
Moira Levitt Moira Levitt   See fewer
Jeremy Sheffield
Doctor Thomas Doctor Thomas   See fewer
Frank O'Sullivan
Tony Murphy Tony Murphy   See fewer
Stephen Thirkeld
Douglas Jellings Douglas Jellings   See fewer
Freddie Fletcher
Arnie Franks Arnie Franks   See fewer
Denzil Kilvington
Vernon Black Vernon Black   See fewer
Reginald Stewart
Gregory Colly (as Reg Stewart) Gregory Colly (as Reg Stewart)   See fewer
Tony Mathews
Royston Andrews Royston Andrews   See fewer
Thomas Wheatley
Sean Duncan Sean Duncan   See fewer
Mal Whyte
John Bunny John Bunny   See fewer
Fiona York
Board Member Board Member   See fewer
Maria Lennon
Andrew's Secretary Andrew's Secretary   See fewer
Marjorie Yates
Mrs. Redwood Mrs. Redwood   See fewer
Anthony Brophy
Winchwood Winchwood   See fewer
Pat Ainscough
Gate Guard (uncredited) Gate Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Jelena Budimir
Enid (uncredited) Enid (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeannie Crowther
TV Woman 2 (uncredited) TV Woman 2 (uncredited)   See fewer
Kole Danson
Cook (uncredited) Cook (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Donald
Norman Littlejohn (uncredited) Norman Littlejohn (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Elsmore
Mr. Winchwood (uncredited) Mr. Winchwood (uncredited)   See fewer
Stella Goodier
TV Woman 1 (uncredited) TV Woman 1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Nicholas Grennell
Officer (uncredited) Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony Jackson
Matthew Effinger (uncredited) Matthew Effinger (uncredited)   See fewer
Sarah Keyzer
Beryl (uncredited) Beryl (uncredited)   See fewer
Alec Linstead
Norman Sewell (uncredited) Norman Sewell (uncredited)   See fewer
Gillian McCutcheon
Mrs. Winchwood (uncredited) Mrs. Winchwood (uncredited)   See fewer
Helene Montague
Joyce (uncredited) Joyce (uncredited)   See fewer
Helen Norton
Clare (uncredited) Clare (uncredited)   See fewer
John Ringham
Judge Simms (uncredited) Judge Simms (uncredited)   See fewer
Amanda Webster
Tina (uncredited) Tina (uncredited)   See fewer
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