Set in an imaginary Britain in which the death penalty has been re-introduced, this feature-length drama confronts viewers with the possible consequences of capital punishment in the UK. The first person to be tried under the new Capital Crimes Against Children legislation is Paul Gadd, aka 1970s glam rock star Gary Glitter.

Shot in the style of a documentary, the film charts how the changes in the law were brought about. Through the compelling narrative by writer Rob Coldstream and Hilton McRae’s superb performance as Paul Gadd, this film explores how society deals with its most reviled offenders, and whether capital punishment has a place in modern society.

Monday 9 November 2009
9:00pm, Channel 4