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.
Director: Corin Campbell-Hill
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Paul Popplewell as Simon |
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Leanne Whalley as Annie |
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Cheryl Godber as Marie |
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Nicky Evans as Toddy |
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Jensen Marriott as Gaz |
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June Watson as Brenda |
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Lynda Rooke as Stacy |
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Richard Mayes as Tom |
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Ray Ashcroft as DC Harris |
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David Bradley as Headmaster |
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Ian Mercer as Probation Officer |
| Editing | Mark Day | Editor |
| Sound | Orlando Gough | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Hilary Salmon | Producer |
| Camera | David Odd | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Corin Campbell-Hill | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elaine Smith | Makeup Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hazel Pethig | Costume Designer |
| Art | Francesca Boyd | Production Design |
| Writing | Anna Price | Script Editor |
| Writing | Vincent O'Connell | Writer |
