Killing the Stigma Productions

Ghosts of a Taxi Past

Society EN ↓ 13 episodes

Spanning 30 years from the mid 80’s ‘Secrets of a Taxi Driver’ is a collection of short true stories from Joe a former London Black Cab Driver. Joe started the knowledge initially to support a mate but being on the dole lost and depressed he got intrigued by the challenge and so Joe became a driver to try and reinvent himself and forget the past. Isolated frustrated and alone, his daily interactions fuel his fantasies and frequent confrontations push him into a whole new strange reality. Lost as he is, Joe tries to help his passengers find their way but who’s helping him find his way?

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Killing the Stigma Productions

Episodes

Driver Or Counsellor? 20.07.2025 7:10

Joe is hailed by a lady who uses the drive as an unofficial counselling session. Can Joe help her? Or is he the one who needs help?

Listen to me Baby! 20.07.2025 6:14

A passenger wants more from Joe than just a ride but is he up for it?

You Can’t Lose If You Don’t Play 19.07.2025 5:06

Another situation arises for Joe where he just can't win .

Drivers Make The Worst Passengers ! 19.07.2025 5:44

Joe is accused of going the long way and his passenger refuses to pay, leaving him no choice but to hold them in the cab until they cough up and pay.

Machine Gun = No Fun! 18.07.2025 5:24

Joe is hailed by two policemen with machine guns who are trying to help a beautiful girl get home. Soon shots are fired when Joe can't find her hotel but is it friendly fire?

Lil Man 07.02.2025 2:48

Joe collects a man who doesn’t know where he’s going and doesn’t have any money. Joe is pushed to the edge of his sanity but has to wonder if he would have reacted the same if the man was bigger.

The Politician 03.02.2025 2:52

Joe picks up a politician which makes him feel important and reflect on his time serving the public . 🫡

Take me home! 03.02.2025 4:35

Joe picks up a woman under the influence who doesn’t remember where she lives or intend on paying him. 😓

Beaver Hotel 03.02.2025 3:04

Joe picks up a couple going to the Beaver hotel and is left saying damn after a saucy proposition.

Wrong Turn 01.12.2024 6:11

Joe gets into a confrontation with two male passengers after taking a wrong turn. His integrity is challenged when they refuse to pay which makes it impossible to back down, even though they may have a point.

A Beautiful Girl 19.11.2024 1:49

A beautiful girl rides with Joe in his cab sparking his fantasies, insecurities and paranoia. Does she need rescuing from her despicable life or does Joe?

That's Living Isn't it? 19.11.2024 3:38

A fare to Notting Hill changes Joe’s perspective as he talks philosophy and life experiences with an attractive passenger who's lost her way.

Big Car = Small Man 19.11.2024 4:18

Joe has an evening of confrontation and abuse from passengers which triggers him into losing his temper with a confused dyslexic passenger.