The Driver (TV series)
| The Driver | |
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| Created by |
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| Written by | Danny Brocklehurst (and Jim Poyser episode 1) |
| Directed by | Jamie Payne |
| Theme music composer | Lorne Balfe |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Executive producer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Jolyon Symonds |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Picture format | 16:9 1080i |
| Original airing | 23 September 2014 |
The Driver is a British crime drama television serial set in Manchester which began on BBC One on 23 September 2014. Written by Danny Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser (pilot ep), the three-part drama series stars David Morrissey and was directed by Jamie Payne.[1] It was co-produced by Highfield Pictures and Red Production Company.
Cast
| Character | Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Vine | | ||
| Issac | Rick Bacon | ||
| Mickey | | ||
| Kev Mitchell | | ||
| Woodsy | | ||
| Blake | Paul Hilton | ||
| Sarah | Leanne Best | ||
| Det. Ryder | | ||
| Tim McKee | | ||
| Ryan | Tom Gibbons | ||
| Joseph Paslowski | | ||
| Tasha | Saira Choudhry | ||
| Craig Vine | Ian Hart | ||
| Mr. Reynolds | Lee Toomes | ||
| Jess | Chloe Harris | ||
| Amjad | | ||
| Det. O'Connor | | ||
| Martin | Julian Walsh | ||
| Greg Tyler | Karl Collins | ||
| The Horse | | ||
| Reg | Alan Rothwell | ||
| Melinda | Kaye Wragg | ||
| Amanda | Ciara Baxendale | ||
| Katie McKee | | ||
| Donna | Judith Hershy | ||
| Vince McKee | | ||
| Rosalind McKee | | ||
| Matthew | Dominic Coleman | ||
| Cathy | Eve Steele | ||
Production
The Driver was announced by BBC One on 10 January 2014 after it was commissioned by Charlotte Moore and Ben Stephenson.[2] Filming began in January 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ Lazarus, Susanna (10 January 2014). "David Morrissey to star in new BBC1 drama The Driver". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ "BBC One announces brand new three-part drama starring David Morrissey". BBC. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ Jeffery, Morgan (10 January 2014). "The Walking Dead's David Morrissey to star in BBC One drama The Driver". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 January 2014.