Criminal
22/06/1994
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.
Movie Information
Paul Popplewell
as Simon
Leanne Whalley
as Annie
Cheryl Godber
as Marie
Nicky Evans
as Toddy
Jensen Marriott
as Gaz
June Watson
as Brenda
Lynda Rooke
as Stacy
Richard Mayes
as Tom
Ray Ashcroft
as DC Harris
David Bradley
as Headmaster
Ian Mercer
as Probation Officer
