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The first part of this disturbing double documentary focuses on the man accused of molesting seven children in a Christchurch crèche in 1992. The programme is divided into seven chapters, in which Ellis talks about his accusation and arrest, the trial, his prison sentence, his two appeals and his eventual release in 2000. Ellis initially thought the accusation was so ridiculous that it would soon get sorted out. Instead, he was found guilty on 16 charges and convicted to 10 years imprisonment, despite the lack of any conclusive evidence.

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Series Background Annie Simon 16.04.2009

Queer Nation was the world's longest-running free-to-air factual television series for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) community. It ran for 11 seasons over nine years from 1996 and paved the way for other dedicated ...

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 Andrew Whiteside
 John A Givins
 Cameron Crawford
 David Herkt