Bibliograph

The governor, Acorn TV ; director, Alan Dosser [and three others] ; written and produced by Lynda La Plante, Series 1

Type

Label

The governor, Acorn TV ; director, Alan Dosser [and three others] ; written and produced by Lynda La Plante, Series 1

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: Not rated : contains strong language, violence, nudity, sexual situations, disturbing images, and drug use:, CHV rating: 18A

Main title

The governor

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

Acorn TV ; director, Alan Dosser [and three others] ; written and produced by Lynda La Plante

Runtime

663

Summary

After a disastrous riot at Barfield Prison, Helen Hewitt helps investigate an inmate's suspicious death. When the governor of Barfield is subsequently ousted, Helen takes the job, becoming the youngest woman in charge of an all-male prison. Determined to clean up the place, she causes resentment among both prisoners and officers with her new ideas and no-nonsense attitude. Despite the odds stacked against her, Helen works tirelessly to earn the respect she deserves

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor