| The Execution of Gary Glitter | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Rob Coldstream |
| Directed by | Rob Coldstream |
| Starring | Hilton McRae |
| Music by | Sandy Nuttgens |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Rob Coldstream |
| Cinematography | Paul Kirsop |
| Editor | Mike Burton |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Juniper Communications Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 6 November 2009 |
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The Execution of Gary Glitter is a 2009 British television drama, produced by Juniper Communications Limited[1] and broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK. Set in a parallel Britain, the film follows an imaginary trial and execution by hanging of former glam rock singer Gary Glitter, who has been convicted for possession of child pornography and rape of minors, for "offences against children".[2][3] The programme was written, produced, and directed by Rob Coldstream, and was broadcast on 9 November 2009.
Though intended to open debate on hanging and capital punishment in the United Kingdom, the programme was poorly received and the choice of celebrity accused led to a complaint being registered with Ofcom by Glitter (which was later dismissed).[4]
- ^ The Execution of Gary Glitter (film). Channel 4. 2009. Event occurs at 01:15:21 (hr:min:sec). Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Conlan, Tara (27 October 2009). "Channel 4 to hold online debate on death penalty". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ^ Higgins, Kat (28 October 2009). "Gary Glitter 'Executed' In Channel 4 Film". Sky News. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ^ "Gary Glitter complaint dismissed by Ofcom". BBC News. 18 July 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2016.