Breaking the Pattern
With Sam's background - a violent, neglectful home. a family tradition of prison, children in long-term care- it's not surprising that he ended up in Borstal. ' I was just fated for prison.' he says. But at that point the familiar, depressing pattern of life was broken, because in Borstal Sam came under the influence of the governor, a remarkable man whose care and concern helped him to reshape his life. The story of Sam has been compiled and written by SU DALGI. EISH Presented by Sue MacGregor Producer
GILLIAN HUSH
BBC Manchester