Don't Forget The Driver: First Series

April 16, 2019 12:09 PM - Season 1 (Full Season)

A coach driver and single father navigates the post-Brexit world surrounding his seaside enclave.

Comedy set in Bognor Regis starring Toby Jones as coach driver Peter Green. As he and his family struggle with their sense of identity, a new arrival throws their life into chaos.

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posted by fearfulsymmetry (2 comments total)

Really enjoying this. It has the same gentle vibe as Detectorists.
posted by night_train at 2:35 PM on April 19, 2019 [1 favorite]

Just binged this this evening and have to say it was absolutely extraordinary. It had it all. A television tour de force.
Interracial marriage
Despair
Empathy
Hope
Comedy
Resilience
Illegal immigrants
Old age
Dementia
Death
Human trafficking
Single parentage
Work opportunities
Being young
Being single
Being old
Living alone
Living with others
Communication
Technology
Monotomy
Bad cooking
Coach driving
Totally moving and heartfelt. Superbly shot and a soundtrack to die for. XXX would watch again.
posted by unliteral at 8:45 AM on April 24, 2019 [1 favorite]