Series

The Governor

★ 7.5(2)19951h 0m2 seasons

The Governor is streaming on BritBox Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Creator: Lynda La Plante
Release date: 1995-05-14
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: La Plante Productions

The Governor — trailer

About The Governor

The Governor is a 1995 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, created by Lynda La Plante, starring Janet McTeer, Derek Martin and David J. Nicholls. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Governor in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Series 16 eps · 1995

Series 26 eps · 1996

Cast

Janet McTeer

Helen Hewitt

Derek Martin

Gary Marshall

David J. Nicholls

'Jumbo' Jackson

Jake Abraham

Brian Samora

Craig Charles

Eugene Buffy

Themes & keywords

prison drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Governor in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Governor on BritBox Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Governor on Netflix?+

The Governor is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on BritBox Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of The Governor are there?+

The Governor has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Governor?+

The Governor stars Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, David J. Nicholls, Jake Abraham and Craig Charles.

When did The Governor come out?+

The Governor is a 1995 web series created by Lynda La Plante.

What genre is The Governor?+

The Governor is Crime and Drama series.

Who created The Governor?+

The Governor was created by Lynda La Plante.