Jimmy McGovern claims young offender institution staff 'lazy'
McGovern says officers are lazy after visiting youth offenders' institutions for new series of BBC drama.
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"It allows officers to sit on their backsides all day and do nothing."
— Jimmy McGovern , Celebrity
"He is right to highlight the serious problems within young offender institutions."
— Mark Fairhurst , Executive
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David Tennant is an actor known for his role as the tenth Doctor in 'Doctor Who.'
Jimmy McGovern is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter known for his work on BBC dramas.
Mark Fairhurst is the chairman of the Prison Officers' Association.
Siobhan Finneran is an accomplished actress recognized for her performances in British television.
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McGovern says officers are lazy after visiting youth offenders' institutions for new series of BBC drama.
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