In the drama Caught in a Trap, Gemma Perkins (Connie Fisher), who feels her life and job (emptying car park meters) is boring, has one real passion in her life, Elvis Presley. Gemma begins to steal money from the meter boxes and uses it to fund her love of Elvis memorabilia. Things soon begin to spiral out of control.
Based on a true story, this is at heart quite a sad piece with a redemptive feel. Connie Fisher had made a name for herself by winning a the reality TV show “how do you solve a problem like Maria” which took her to a starring West End role in The Sound of Music. The supporting cast was particularly strong too with roles for Jim Carter and Geraldine James as Gemma’s parents.
Cast: CONNIE FISHER as Gemma Perkins; JIM CARTER as Brian Perkins; GERALDINE JAMES as Joyce Perkins; JOE ABSOLOM as Marcus Stewart; BEN CROMPTON as Steve Campbell; REBECCA NIGHT as Becci; PAUL BROWN as Mr Thornton; PAUL BARBER as Donald; ROBERT PUTT as William; LAUREN BROOKS as Young Gemma; DANNY SZAM as Trevor; MALINDA PARRIS as Colleen; DANIELLE ISAIE as Falicia; OSMUND BULLOCK as Auctioneer; ADAM CHRISTOPHER as PC Jackson; RICHARD PEPPLE as PC Morris; WILLIAM TAPLEY as Defence Lawyer; EVE MATHESON as Prosecution Lawyer; RUPERT VANSITTART as Judge; NICHOLAS PARSONS as TV Presenter; ASHLEY McGUIRE as Inmate
Writer: James Graham / Costumes: Heather Howell / Production Design: Catrin Meredydd / Producers: Jill Green and Eve Gutierrez / Director: Michael Samuels
UK / ITV 1 – / 1×90 minute episode / Broadcast Friday 26 December 2008 @ 9:00pm
