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Criminal (1994)

Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons in just over six months, prompting public debate over conditions in remand prisons like Armley where overcrowding was so severe that no new inmates could be admitted. Simon faced a burglary charge over the theft of a hot-water bottle from an unoccupied flat. Less a hardened criminal than an immature, gawky teenager who never fitted in, Simon and his tragic death inspired this teleplay.

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul PopplewellPaul PopplewellSimon
  • Photo of Leanne WhalleyLeanne WhalleyAnnie
  • Photo of Cheryl GodberCheryl GodberMarie
  • Photo of Nicky EvansNicky EvansToddy
  • Photo of Jensen MarriottJensen MarriottGaz
  • Photo of June WatsonJune WatsonBrenda
  • Photo of Lynda RookeLynda RookeStacy
  • Photo of Richard MayesRichard MayesTom
  • Photo of Ray AshcroftRay AshcroftDC Harris
  • Photo of David BradleyDavid BradleyHeadmaster

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