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The Driver

TV·2014–2014·1 season, 3 episodes·BBC One·Drama, Crime·1h·6.9·Created by Jim Poyser, Daniel Brocklehurst

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Vince McKee's life is turned upside down when he agrees to be the driver for a criminal gang.

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  1. 01The Driver S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 6.5Vince McKee's life is turned upside down when he agrees to drive for a criminal gang.
  2. 02The Driver S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 6.0Ros suspects Vince is lying to her. Vince is left distraught when Tim refuses to see him. Vince discovers that his newfound wealth won't mend the damage to his marriage. When he attempts to rectify a horrific act of violence, the cops catch wind of his involvement.
  3. 03The Driver S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 6.0When Vince's alibi does not hold up, he has no choice but to follow through with the job.

Castfull cast & details

Sacha ParkinsonSacha ParkinsonKatie McKeeAndrew TiernanAndrew TiernanDarrenChristopher CoghillChristopher CoghillWoodsyClaudie BlakleyClaudie BlakleyRos McKeeColm MeaneyColm MeaneyThe HorseDarren MorfittDarren MorfittMickeyDavid MorrisseyDavid MorrisseyVince McKeeHarish PatelHarish PatelAmjad

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode3Episodes2014Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S01E01The Driver S01E01Season's bestEpisode 1September 23, 2014 6.5Vince McKee's life is turned upside down when he agrees to drive for a criminal gang.
  2. S01E02The Driver S01E02Episode 2September 30, 2014 6.0Ros suspects Vince is lying to her. Vince is left distraught when Tim refuses to see him. Vince discovers that his newfound wealth won't men
  3. S01E03The Driver S01E03Episode 3October 7, 2014 6.0When Vince's alibi does not hold up, he has no choice but to follow through with the job.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

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