The Trials of Jimmy Rose (2013)
Discharged from hospital Jimmy discovers that Pizza This owner Guzman is in collusion with Tony Chivers, a gangster and old enemy of Jimmy's who warns him to stay away from Guzman. Whilst Jimmy is keeping a vigil at Ellie's flat Jackie's car is blown up and policeman Steve McIntyre investigates. However Jimmy is to learn that Steve was Jackie's lover when he was in prison and he walks out on her - much to the delight of Sue. Jimmy persuades Joe to take in Ellie but she disappears and when Jimmy catches up with her she is with the severely beaten Aaron. As a result of Jimmy trashing their heroin the youngsters owe Guzman £20,000 and Joe is not convinced when his father tells him about the outwardly respectable Guzman's criminal secret. After telling Jackie to start divorce proceedings so that she can marry Steve Jimmy goes to see Chivers, declaring that he will work for him to pay off the drugs debt.
Jimmy Rose is a career criminal newly free after twelve years in prison. Greeted with cold disdain from his wife, Jackie, Jimmy decides to stick to the terms of his parole: hold down a job and stay right in the eyes of the law. But when he finds out that his beloved granddaughter, Ellie, ran away and is now a drug addict, Jimmy will risk everything to bring her home.
Primary Title
- The Trials of Jimmy Rose
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 15 November 2015
Release Year
- 2013
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Jimmy Rose is a career criminal newly free after twelve years in prison. Greeted with cold disdain from his wife, Jackie, Jimmy decides to stick to the terms of his parole: hold down a job and stay right in the eyes of the law. But when he finds out that his beloved granddaughter, Ellie, ran away and is now a drug addict, Jimmy will risk everything to bring her home.
Episode Description
- Discharged from hospital Jimmy discovers that Pizza This owner Guzman is in collusion with Tony Chivers, a gangster and old enemy of Jimmy's who warns him to stay away from Guzman. Whilst Jimmy is keeping a vigil at Ellie's flat Jackie's car is blown up and policeman Steve McIntyre investigates. However Jimmy is to learn that Steve was Jackie's lover when he was in prison and he walks out on her - much to the delight of Sue. Jimmy persuades Joe to take in Ellie but she disappears and when Jimmy catches up with her she is with the severely beaten Aaron. As a result of Jimmy trashing their heroin the youngsters owe Guzman £20,000 and Joe is not convinced when his father tells him about the outwardly respectable Guzman's criminal secret. After telling Jackie to start divorce proceedings so that she can marry Steve Jimmy goes to see Chivers, declaring that he will work for him to pay off the drugs debt.
Classification
- 16
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Ex-convicts--Drama
- Ex-convicts--Family relationships--Drama
Genres
- Drama
Contributors
- Adrian Shergold (Director)
- Alan Whiting (Writer)
- Ray Winstone (Actor)
- Amanda Redman (Actor)
- Marion Bailey (Actor)
- ITV Studios (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Ex-convicts--Drama
- Ex-convicts--Family relationships--Drama