Criminal

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 22, 1994

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Richard Mayes,Cheryl Godber,Leanne Whalley,Paul Popplewell,Ray Ashcroft,Nicky Evans,David Bradley,Jensen Marriott,Ian Mercer,June Watsonand 1 more

Director

Corin Campbell-Hill

Writer

Vincent O'Connell,Anna Price

Producer

Hilary Salmon

Cinematography

David Odd

Music

Orlando Gough

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0189451