Steel River Blues
Series Overview
Steel River Blues is a British television drama serial first broadcast in September 2004 on ITV. based on the working and private lives of a group of firefighters in Middlesbrough. Critics were quick to dub the new drama "Middlesbrough's Burning" or "Teesside's Burning", after the popular fire-fighting drama that preceded it, London's Burning, yet there were very few similarities between the two, apart from them being about the business of firefighting. Like its predecessor, Steel River Blues was an ensemble drama without any single starring part, though perhaps the best-known actor was Daniel Casey, who was previously a co-star in ITV's ratings banker, Midsomer Murders. The show's title song was performed by Middlesbrough-born Chris Rea. It was announced in January 2005 that the series would not be recommissioned.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Wed, Sep 1, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode Seven: The Long Drop”
Bill & Tony call an uneasy truce. George receives bad news and takes drastic action. Will Tony and the rest of Blue Watch save the depressed George? Or will they be too late?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Victoria Hawkins
CRO Sandra Harris
John Bowler
Divisional Commander Mick Hammond
Steven Hillman
Sub Officer Alan Priestley
Daniel Ryan
Firefighter Andy Coulson
Daniel Ainsleigh
Firefighter Jeremy Lloyd
Kelly Wenham
Probationary Firefighter Julie Priestley
Joanne Farrell
Firefighter Nicky Higgins
Satnam Bhogal
Firefighter Sunil Gupta
Sarah Preston
Belinda Moss
Stuart Graham
Station Officer Bill McGlinchy
Michael Nardone
Firefighter Dave Tanner
Daniel Casey
Leading Firefighter Tony Barnes
Nitin Kundra
Firefighter Asif Hussain
Clare Buckfield
LCRO Katy Bell
Mark Cameron
Firefighter Roger Hibbot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Harbinson
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Steel River Blues.
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What is Steel River Blues about?
Steel River Blues is a British television drama serial first broadcast in September 2004 on ITV. based on the working and private lives of a group of firefighters in Middlesbrough. Critics were quick to dub the new drama "Middlesbrough's Burning" or "Teesside's Burning", after the popular fire-fighting drama that preceded it, London's Burning, yet there were very few similarities between the two, apart from them being about the business of firefighting. Like its predecessor, Steel River Blues was an ensemble drama without any single starring part, though perhaps the best-known actor was Daniel Casey, who was previously a co-star in ITV's ratings banker, Midsomer Murders. The show's title song was performed by Middlesbrough-born Chris Rea. It was announced in January 2005 that the series would not be recommissioned.
How many seasons does Steel River Blues have?
Steel River Blues comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Steel River Blues?
Key cast members in Steel River Blues include Victoria Hawkins, John Bowler, Steven Hillman, Daniel Ryan, Daniel Ainsleigh.
Who created or directed Steel River Blues?
Steel River Blues was developed and directed by Patrick Harbinson.