Robert Knights
Pub. Date
[2006], c2003
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 450 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Jack Frost is a non-nonsense detective whose unorthodox methods fuel the tension between him and his superiors. While Frost's rude behavior may label him boorish among his peers, the people of Denton know they can count on him when trouble arises.
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Governor volume 5
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Helen takes a risk in moving Braithwaite back to an ordinary cell. Officer Morgan is summoned to an inquiry into the hostage situation. Snoopy agrees to be an informer in exchange for transfer out of the protected prisoners' wing.
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Governor volume 6
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Barfield wakes up to a tragedy involving Alan as Helen prepares for an important visit from headquarters. Maureen leads a drama group, but Helen and the officers believe she's getting too close to Norman. Anthony and dealer Snoopy plan a hit on their tormentor, Braithwaite.
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Governor volume 4
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The officers debate Helen's new regulation recommendations, including taking away inmates' phone card privileges. Rehearsals for the musical continue, but Annette worries her pianist is growing too attached to one of the prisoners.
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Governor volume 1
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No longer governor of Barfield Prison, Helen holds a researcher position studying hostage and siege procedures in America. But a desperate situation brings Helen back to Barfield. Will Helen's negotiating skills save an officer's life?
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Governor volume 2
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Helen's television appearance doesn't go as planned when she is blindsided by the prison refurbishment costs. Tensions are high as a prisoner attempts to escape, a cell is burgled, and a wealthy new inmate arrives.
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Governor volume 6
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With Annette indisposed, Helen takes over direction of the musical and hires members of a local dramatic society to help. But Barfield's most violent top-security inmates plan an escape using the performance as a cover-up.
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Governor volume 4
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Anthony and three other prisoners stand trial for their part in the hanging incident. Helen is called as a witness to the prosecution and spars with Anthony's formidable lawyer.
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Governor volume 3
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Now reinstated as governor of Barfield, Helen tries to comfort the prison psychologist, Annette. Snoopy's sentence is extended, although he doesn't remember what he did in a drug-fueled rage. Brathwaite receives a visit from his father.
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Governor volume 2
Description
Helen heads an investigation into the hostage incident at Barfield Prison. The situation has left Officer Morgan a broken man, and the prison is further rocked by a vote of no confidence in the current governor, Keller.
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Governor volume 1
Description
After a disastrous riot at Barfield Prison, Helen Hewitt joins an investigation team tasked with looking into a suspicious death. When the governor of Barfield is ousted, Helen takes the job, becoming the youngest woman in charge of an all-male prison and causing resentment among both prisoners and officers.
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Governor volume 5
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As Barfield Prison begins to take shape again, Helen hires several new officers and two female employees: psychologist Maureen and educator Zania. Having lied about his marital situation, prisoner Alan is granted home leave for the weekend.
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Governor volume 3
Description
Two new admissions arrive: Norman, a tough and dangerous prisoner, and Anthony, a young and scared first-time offender. Following the escape, the prison service place Helen under review and consider shutting down Barfield.