Crown Court Hunger Strike: Part 1 (Season 4, Episode 78)
TV-14
TV Episode | Drama

Crown Court

Hunger Strike: Part 1 (Season 4, Episode 78)

TV-14

TV Episode | Drama

David Timmins, a 19 year old striker, was imprisoned after being convicted of assaulting a police officer at a demonstration. He felt he should be treated as a "political prisoner" and after being denied this status went on hunger strike. ...See moreDavid Timmins, a 19 year old striker, was imprisoned after being convicted of assaulting a police officer at a demonstration. He felt he should be treated as a "political prisoner" and after being denied this status went on hunger strike. This led to him being force-fed by prison doctor James MacKenzie. Shortly after this being done for the second time Timmins died. MacKenzie now stands trial of causing manslaughter by gross negligence, the prosecution alleging that he incompetently carried out the procedure leading to damage to the stomach and death by asphyxiation. The doctor proclaims his innocence and argues that Timmins was in an extremely weak condition and instead died of pneumonia. The political and social allegiance of various key figures come under scrutiny in the case. Written by Alan Briscoe See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
William Mervyn Mr. Justice Campbell Mr. Justice Campbell See fewer	The Ruling Class (1972)
Richard Wilson Jeremy Parsons QC Jeremy Parsons QC See fewer	One Foot in the Grave (1990)
William Simons Martin O'Connor Martin O'Connor See fewer	Cribb (1980)
John Price Dr. James McKenzie Dr. James McKenzie See fewer	Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1978)
Fulton Mackay Mr. Daniel Timmins Mr. Daniel Timmins See fewer	Local Hero (1983)
Saeed Jaffrey Dr. Ramiah Dr. Ramiah See fewer	The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
Stanley Page Clerk of Court Clerk of Court See fewer	Crown Court (1972)
Eirwyn Davies Court Usher Court Usher See fewer	Crown Court (1972)
Terry Daly Jury Foreman Jury Foreman See fewer	Crown Court (1972)
Peter Wheeler Court Reporter Court Reporter See fewer	Crown Court (1972)