In Seventies London it’s the age of the supergrass – and the men who ran them. Supergrass tells the story of a decade when coppers got too close to criminals, and of a crime-busting system that seemed too good to be true.

Like a true Life On Mars, with first-hand insight from the major players, Supergrass illuminates a world that seems a million miles away, yet is near history. In a compelling mix of drama and testimony, this 90-minute, action-packed crime story runs through one of Britain’s most violent decades.

The supergrass system provided the key to cracking down on armed robbery when gangs ran amok in the streets of the capital, but it also carried a terrible risk. When coppers began to believe informers without question, the system was bound to collapse and leave the Metropolitan Police in chaos. Read more & comment »