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.
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Paul Popplewell
as Simon
Paul Popplewell is a British actor. He became a professional actor at 16, leaving college after gaining the lead role of Simon in the BBC television drama Criminal..
Nicky Evans
as Toddy
June Watson
as Brenda
June Watson was born in 1935 as Agnes June Watson. She is an actress, known for The Death of Stalin, 102 Dalmatians, and William and Mary. She has been married to Christopher Dunham since 1962.
David Bradley
as Headmaster
David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and A...
Ian Mercer
as Probation Officer
Director
Corin Campbell-Hill