Criminal (1994)
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.

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Cast

Paul Popplewell Paul Popplewell As: Simon
Leanne Whalley Leanne Whalley As: Annie
Cheryl Godber Cheryl Godber As: Marie
Nicky Evans Nicky Evans As: Toddy
Jensen Marriott Jensen Marriott As: Gaz
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Storyline

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.


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Details

Genres: Drama, Crime, TV Movie

Language: English

Release Date: 22 June 1994

Country: GB

Runtime: 76m

Company Credits

Company: BBC

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Cast

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Mark Day

Mark Day

Editor

Costume and Makeup

Hazel Pethig

Hazel Pethig

Costume Designer

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Makeup Designer

Sound

Orlando Gough

Orlando Gough

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

David Odd

David Odd

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Francesca Boyd

Francesca Boyd

Production Design

Other Crew

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