BBC1 Announces Three-Part Drama THE DRIVER

BBC One today announced THE DRIVER, a new three-part thrilling drama written by Danny Brocklehurst and starring award-winning actor David Morrissey. It is co-created by Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser and also stars UA clients Christopher Coghill and Kaye Wragg. Behind the camera are Production Designer Candida Otton and Director of Photography David Luther.

Co-produced by Highfield Pictures and the RED Production Company, THE DRIVER is the story of an ordinary man who - because of a family mystery, frustration with his job and his life - makes a terrible decision.

Writer Danny Brocklehurst says: “THE DRIVER is a passion project for me and I'm proud of the way it is both a character drama and a thriller. As with all my work there is a strong emotional core and it explores ordinary lives pushed into extraordinary situations. I’m thrilled to be making such a powerful drama for BBC One. The majority of my work has been here and as writer you are given incredible authorship, which is a fantastic thing.

"I have always wanted to work with Dave Morrissey, one of the UK's finest actors, and I'm delighted to be finally getting the chance. The entire cast is amazing and it is a privilege to have them on board.”