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.

Director: Corin Campbell-Hill

Cast: Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans, Jensen Marriott, June Watson, Lynda Rooke, Richard Mayes

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.