Simon Howe

An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

The Squad is a 1980 ITV children's TV series about the fictional exploits of a group of Police Cadets. The character of Cadet Alan Martin was played by actor Mark Botham who later went on to play PC Danny Sparkes in the TV series Juliet Bravo.

A hard and shocking story of life in a British borstal for young offenders.

A dedicated teacher tries to reach out to juvenile delinquent students at a London alternative school.

Sixteen-year-old Otis loathes school. He wants to be a professional footballer, but is good at drawing, so his mother wants him to be a draughtsman. Then, a new sports teacher appears at his South London comprehensive school, and life starts to look a little more hopeful...