Steel River Blues (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2004, Steel River Blues is a notable series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Steel River Blues stars Victoria Hawkins as CRO Sandra Harris, John Bowler as Divisional Commander Mick Hammond, Steven Hillman as Sub Officer Alan Priestley and Daniel Ryan as Firefighter Andy Coulson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Steel River Blues has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel River Blues page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steel River Blues (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Steel River Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Steel River Blues worth watching?
- Steel River Blues holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Steel River Blues?
- Steel River Blues stars Victoria Hawkins, John Bowler, Steven Hillman, Daniel Ryan and Daniel Ainsleigh.
- When was Steel River Blues released?
- Steel River Blues was released in 2004.