S5·E1 Death of a Son
Synopsis
In September 1982, Pauline and Ray Williams were woken with the news that their 19-year-old son John had been found dead. They discovered he had been experimenting with drugs but the inquest verdict was clear: John had been 'unlawfully killed'. Yet no prosecutions followed. Pauline could not accept this decision and spent the next three years taking on the British legal establishment. The outcome of her campaign has now earned her a place in legal history.
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When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Screen Two air?
Season 5, Episode 1 ('Death of a Son') originally aired on January 8, 1989.
How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Death of a Son')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Screen Two.
What happens in Screen Two Season 5 Episode 1?
In September 1982, Pauline and Ray Williams were woken with the news that their 19-year-old son John had been found dead. They discovered he had been experimenting with drugs but the inquest verdict was clear: John had been 'unlawfully killed'. Yet no prosecutions followed. Pauline could not accept ...
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