The Governor

Following a disastrous prison riot, the highly publicized appointment of Helen Hewitt (Janet McTeer), the youngest woman to be in charge of an all-male prison, only increases the unrest in the already volatile situation.

Drama
Year 1995-1996
2 Seasons

Helen Hewitt becomes the first woman to lead Barfield, a maximum-security prison devastated by a riot. Despite facing hostility from inmates and little support from staff, she is determined to improve conditions.

Year: 1995

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E1 • Episode 1
1. 101 min
2. TV-MA
3. CC
Helen Hewitt is appointed governor of troubled all-male Barfield Prison.
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E2 • Episode 2
1. 51 min
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3. CC
While sorting out numerous problems at Barfield Prison, Helen and her officers are unprepared for the helicopter that lands in the exercise yard.
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E3 • Episode 3
1. 50 min
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3. CC
What starts as a practical joke ends in the death of a prisoner, hanged in his cell.
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E4 • Episode 4
1. 50 min
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3. CC
The kangeroo court prisoners prepare to stand trial, each charged with the murder of a hanged inmate.
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E5 • Episode 5
1. 51 min
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3. CC
As Barfield Prison begins to take shape again, Helen hires several new officers, which leads to racial tensions between the staff members.
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E6 • Episode 6
1. 50 min
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When 800 new inmates arrive, Helen refuses to accept that she's been used as no more than a caretaker.

Cast
Janet McTeer
Derek Martin

Gary Marshall
David J. Nicholls

'Jumbo' Jackson
Christine Moore

Mavis O'Connell
Jake Abraham

Brian Samora
Eamonn Walker

Snoopy Oswald

Crew
Bob Mahoney

Director
Aisling Walsh

Director
Lynda La Plante

Writer

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