The Guilty Innocent with Christopher Ecclestone TV -
George Davis, a man unjustly jailed for bank robbery. The wrong place the wrong time … On April 4th 1974 four armed men burst into the offices of the London Electricity Board in Ilford, making away with over the equivalent of £77,585 in payroll. Two passing policemen gave chase but couldn’t outrun the robbers who opened fire and eventually made good their escape. And so began a trial that made headlines around the world. And a campaign for justice unlike any other. The Guilty Innocent with Christopher Eccleston I: George Davis, Sky History 2024
‘Peter Chappell said, This is not right. He was with me that morning.’ ibid. George
1975: ‘I said, I’m being fitted up here … identified by five policeman.’ ibid.
Leaving George alone in the dock to face the verdict. ibid.
‘He gave me 20 years in total.’ ibid. George
Peter Chappell and Rose would have to go to greater lengths to get justice done. ibid.
‘George Davis Is Innocent OK was plastered everywhere. ‘ ibid. journalist
It must have been strange for George imprisoned and yet somehow at the absolute centre of this incredible moment of social change. ibid.
‘The most spectacular miscarriage of justice protest ever.’ ibid. journalist
‘And there was no explanation why … [he was] released with immediate effect … to absolute pandemonium, rock star reception.’ ibid. legal lady