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Criminal

1994

76 minutes

DramaCrimeTV Movie

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Paul Popplewell headshot

Paul Popplewell

Simon

Leanne Whalley headshot

Leanne Whalley

Annie

Cheryl Godber headshot

Cheryl Godber

Marie

Nicky Evans headshot

Nicky Evans

Toddy

Jensen Marriott headshot

Jensen Marriott

Gaz

June Watson headshot

June Watson

Brenda

Lynda Rooke headshot

Lynda Rooke

Stacy

Richard Mayes headshot

Richard Mayes

Tom

Ray Ashcroft headshot

Ray Ashcroft

DC Harris

David Bradley headshot

David Bradley

Headmaster

Ian Mercer headshot

Ian Mercer

Probation Officer