Saving the Skag Kids: A Conference on London's Drug Problem (Original title)Skag Kids (Alternative title)
Dates: 1985 (Copyright), 05 July 1985 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: David W. Rolfe
Synopsis: Documentary/Conference on the Drug problems amongst young people in London, chaired by Michael Parkinson from the Albany Empire, Deptford. [Based on the LONDON PROGRAMME special SKAG KIDS].Synopsis: It is estimated that London has as many as 20,000 addicts of heroin and other hard drugs. Michael Parkinson chairs a discussion of causes and solutions at the Albany Empire Theatre, at the heart of one of London's most drug-hit areas. Also present are the head of Scotland Yard's Drug Squad and specialists from the fields of addiction research, psychiatry and the rehabilitation of addicts.
TV Transmissions
Date: 05 July 1985Broadcast company: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30Local - Colour
Dates: 1985 (Copyright), 05 July 1985 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: David W. Rolfe
Synopsis: Documentary/Conference on the Drug problems amongst young people in London, chaired by Michael Parkinson from the Albany Empire, Deptford. [Based on the LONDON PROGRAMME special SKAG KIDS].Synopsis: It is estimated that London has as many as 20,000 addicts of heroin and other hard drugs. Michael Parkinson chairs a discussion of causes and solutions at the Albany Empire Theatre, at the heart of one of London's most drug-hit areas. Also present are the head of Scotland Yard's Drug Squad and specialists from the fields of addiction research, psychiatry and the rehabilitation of addicts.
TV Transmissions
Date: 05 July 1985Broadcast company: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30Local - Colour
Credits
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Production Company: LWT Community Unit, Executive Producer: Jane Hewland, Researcher: Tony Moss, Editor: Robin Paxton, Transmission Company: LWT
Cast
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Michael Parkinson ()