Criminal
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 Billed Cast
Paul Popplewell
Simon
Leanne Whalley
Annie
Cheryl Godber
Marie
Nicky Evans
Toddy
Jensen Marriott
Gaz
Featured Crew
Mark Day
Editor
Hilary Salmon
Producer
David Odd
Director of Photography
Orlando Gough
Original Music Composer
Corin Campbell-Hill
Director
Anna Price
Script Editor
Hazel Pethig
Costume Designer
Vincent O'Connell
Writer
Francesca Boyd
Production Design
Elaine Smith
Makeup Designer