The Driver

2014 · 1 season · Crime
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Crime Drama

The Driver is a three-part British crime drama serial aired on BBC One between 23 September and 7 October 2014. Written by Danny Brocklehurst and directed by Jamie Payne, it stars David Morrissey as despondent cab driver Vince McKee, whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to be the driver for a criminal gang.

Country of origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year
2014
Created by
Jim Poyser, Daniel Brocklehurst
Channel
BBC One
Studio
Red Production Company · Highfield Grange Studios

Trivia & behind the scenes

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Origins

The series was announced by BBC One on 10 January 2014 after being commissioned by heads of drama Charlotte Moore and Ben Stephenson, with filming beginning that same month.

Trivia

The three-part serial was co-produced by Highfield Pictures and Red Production Company.

Casting

Ian Hart played dual roles in the series, portraying both Colin Vine and Craig Vine.

Reception

Lucy Mangan of The Guardian praised the first episode for its acting and script, while Ellen E. Jones of The Independent felt the series improved after the opening episode and praised David Morrissey's performance.

Trivia

In March 2022, AMC announced an American adaptation of the series starring Giancarlo Esposito, produced by AMC Studios, A+E Studios and Thruline Entertainment with Theo Travers as showrunner; it premiered on AMC on March 31, 2024.

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