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If the streets could talk, what would they say? What's the truth about young people and crime in the UK, and how does it affect their lives? We look at crime and justice from all angles, from the perspective of the victims and the perpetrators, with our Criminal Britain season starting Monday 26th March at 9pm.

We'll be delving into these issues helped by a range of accounts; from the stories of family members of murder victims, to the evidence of self-shot footage from the offenders, to the experience of young people with parents in prison.

Below are the documentaries featured in the first week of the Criminal Britain Season:

 

My Murder – Monday 26th March 9pm

A chance meeting with a young girl ends in tragedy in this gripping factual drama. My Murder tells the true story of Shakilus Townsend, a 16 year old boy who was led to his death by the 15 year old he thought was his girlfriend. She was dubbed “the honey trap killer” and the case dominated front pages for weeks. My Murder gives a powerful insight into the reality of growing up on streets blighted by knife crime.

Reggie Yates: Teen Gangs – Tuesday 27th March 9pm

Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates investigates the fear, anger and violence which feeds the dangerous culture of teenage gangs. In a bid to understand how people get drawn into this murky world, Reggie meets the teenagers who see gang membership as one of the few ways of being accepted in their area. He also talks to young people who are trying to break free of a life of gangland crime and meets the former leader of the most feared street gang in South London.

I Never Said Yes – Wednesday 28th March 9pm

This film investigates the issues surrounding rape and sexual violence in the UK where the criminal justice system is often accused of failing victims. Given the horrific and serious nature of the crime, why do so few cases come to court, and why are conviction rates so low? Pips Taylor meets the survivors of rape who feel that the system has completely let them down.

There are lots more gripping documentaries in the second week of our Criminal Britain season including; Our Crime (Monday 2nd April 9pm) exploring the stories behind crimes captured in self-shot footage from bystanders, victims and offenders, Prison, My Family and Me (Tuesday 3rd April 9pm) featuring young people trying to grow up while their carers are locked up in prison, Mugged (Wednesday 4th April 9pm) a look at what it means to be mugged, from victim’s experiences to the longer term aftermath and Free Speech: Crime Special (Wednesday 4th April 10pm).

BBC Three's Criminal Britain Season starts on Monday 26th March at 9pm with My Murder. 

• Read John Boyega's blog on playing Shakilus Townsend
• Read Reggie Yates' blog on 'Reggie Yates: Teen Gangs'
• Read Sam Naz's blog in which she meets the My Murder cast
• Read Pips Taylor's blog on 'I Never Said Yes'

Adam beat off some stiff competition for the Rising Star award, with other nominated actors including Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris O'Dowd of Bridesmaids fame, Eddie Redmayne ( BBC One's Birdsong) and Tom Hiddleston (Warhorse).

Jean Dujardin helped silent film The Artist become one of the most successful films ever at the awards.  Winning Best Leading Actor, he took the film to an impressive seven BAFTAs, equalling Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire and Tom Hooper's The King's Speech. The only other films to have received more BAFTAs are The Killing Fields and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with eight and nine awards respectively. Here Jean Dujardin accepts his award, with a little nod to British greats like Benny Hill! 

Meryl Streep won her second BAFTA in the Best Leading Actress category for her role as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. She is the most nominated person in the history of the BAFTA's, with a grand total of 13! Does that make her the luckiest, or unluckiest record holder, I'm not sure?!  Here Colin Firth comes to her aid as she loses a shoe on the way to the stage:

More of the night's nominees and winners include:

BEST FILM
The Artist
The Descendants
Drive
The Help
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
My Week With Marilyn
Senna
Shame
We Need To Talk About Kevin

BEST DIRECTOR
Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Nicolas Winding Refn - Drive
Martin Scorsese - Hugo
Tomas Alfredson - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Lynne Ramsay - We Need To Talk About Kevin

BEST ACTOR
Jean Dujardin - The Artist
Brad Pitt - Moneyball
Gary Oldman - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
George Clooney - The Descendants
Michael Fassbender - Shame

BEST ACTRESS
Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady
Berenice Bejo - The Artist
Michelle Williams - My Week with Marilyn
Tilda Swinton - We Need to Talk About Kevin
Viola Davis - The Help

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christopher Plummer - Beginners
Jim Broadbent - The Iron Lady
Jonah Hill - Moneyball
Kenneth Branagh - My Week with Marilyn
Philip Seymour Hoffman - The Ides of March

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Octavia Spencer - The Help
Carey Mulligan - Drive
Jessica Chastain - The Help
Judi Dench - My Week with Marilyn
Melissa McCarthy - Bridesmaids

RISING STAR AWARD (VOTED BY THE PUBLIC)
Adam Deacon
Chris Hemsworth
Chris O'Dowd
Eddie Redmayne
Tom Hiddleston

For the full list of nominees and winners, go to the BAFTA page.

British Academy Film Awards: Red Carpet was on Sunday at 7.30pm on BBC Three.

The British Academy Film Awards 2012 was on Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.

Visit our BAFTA page for more clips.

• Kermode Uncut – Mark Kermode’s Film Blog

The first day on the wards was a real baptism of fire. I was thrown straight in at the deep-end when a nurse called me over because a baby who'd just been operated on looked really sick. It was hard to try and appear calm, whilst panicking inside. I did the basics and then called for the extra support I needed. Thankfully it all worked out ok, but a scary thing to have happen on your first day in a new job!

I find working with kids much more exciting and interesting than working with adults. The other day a kid came in who was so scared of needles that he wouldn't let us anywhere near him. He was shouting and screaming on the ward, his parents were trying to hold him still, the play specialist was trying to distract him - it was a nightmare! Taking blood is so much easier with adults; you can practically throw the needle in from the end of the bed.

The set up at Chelsea hospital is great, I get time each week to practice surgical skills on a simulator, and then get an opportunity to put them into practice for real later in the week. I'm really looking forward to spending more time in theatre over the next few months, but right now though I'm knackered, and will just be glad of the weekend off.

Lucy says...

The most difficult part so far is feeling that I know so little; making that mental transition from student to doctor feels surreal and is a steep learning curve. You suddenly expect more from yourself – and so do your patients.

Until now my biggest challenge has been finishing on time. I just can't leave knowing that I could have done more.

I'm definitely glad the first week is over – I've never looked forward to a weekend so much in my life! My advice to any others starting a new job would be to take your time, have a go, and after thinking hard, ask for help when you need it.

Priya says...

That first day in the hospital meant a lot to me; it was the beginning of a big new chapter in my life. My team are lovely and even let me get involved in theatre on my first day which is pretty rare. At the end of the day my registrar said to me, "Good job, you did well today". I felt a real sense of achievement!

I had an embarrassing incident the other day where I had to cannulate somebody late at night so it was quite dark on the wards. The name of the patient was quite ambiguous so I was addressing them as 'sir', but when I got closer I realised it was a woman! The patient was quite drowsy so I don't think they realised.

The worst part about my job is the long hours. I thought living in Chelsea would make it easier to see my friends. Some of them live only 10 minutes away, but after a long day at work I’m just too tired to see them.

Sameer says...

One of the hardest things I found in the first week was getting your head around your patients and remembering things such as the different allergies they have.

There was one embarrassing moment on my first day where I had to ask the Radiology department to do a scan. When I got there they grilled me and asked me loads of questions that were difficult to answer. I'd only officially been a doctor for an hour so didn't know much about the patient. It was awful.

During the first week I've started to get to know my colleagues. In the weeks ahead I'm looking forward to getting to know the patients and following them through their journey through hospital.

Junior Doctors: Your Life in Their Hands is on Tuesday 31st January at 9pm

Earlier this month, we introduced you to our new set of Junior Doctors. But what does it feel like to start your first week as a Junior Doctor? Those watchful eyes glaring over your shoulder, those suspicious patients eyeing you up... they're fresh out of medical school, but are they raring to go or wanting to turn and run away?

We take a glimpse at the diaries of Aki, Amieth, Andy and Milla to find out:

Aki says...

I'm enjoying being busy. Unfortunately everything I do seems to take three times longer because you don't know how to do it. My senior reassures me that he feels comfortable working with me though I don't want this to get to my head.

I've already made my first mistake when a doctor from an insurance company rang me up to ask about a patient. I got told off because I nearly gave patient information away. I won't be doing that again!

Over the next few weeks I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into my role as "Mess President." I'm the guy in charge of organising the social side of doctor life (and the coffee machine). I can't wait to get everyone together and enjoy their company outside the wards!

Aki's Big Break

Amieth says...

Unlike some of the other Junior Doctors, on the first morning I didn't get to the hospital super early. I got lost in the building, making it through the doors with only 20 seconds to spare. Not a good start!

Within days of starting I was working on nights. Being quieter than the dayshift you get a chance to chat with your colleagues and get to know them. I've already had a year of hospital experience so this first week hasn't come as a massive shock.

I think my biggest challenge in A&E will be distinguishing between the 'worried well' and the genuinely unwell people. What's the best bit about my new job? The pay rise that comes with being a second year doctor!

Andy says...

One of the best things about being a doctor rather than a student is feeling like you're useful for the first time. The worst part is being knackered from not getting enough sleep!

During my first week, I accidentally left my pager in the pocket of my scrubs whilst in theatre. Somebody bleeped me and it carried on beeping for half an hour but because I was in surgery, I couldn't switch if off. For half an hour all you could hear was a really loud beeping sound coming from my pocket. Fortunately the surgeon was pretty chilled out about it and didn't seem too bothered!

Right now I'm looking forward to our first end of month hospital party. It should be good to get the chance to go on a night out with all of the housemates. Talking about the house, Ben and I have bonded over our love of toiletries - strangely we both use the same hair gel, aftershave, and toothpaste. What can I say - we are both men of taste!

I'm still not used to the long hours. By the time I get home from work there's just enough time to eat and then it's time for bed. I'm relieved the first week is over - it feels like I've survived a milestone.

Milla says...

On the way to my first night shift I felt all kinds of emotions - I thought about how I might cope if a cardiac arrest call came in during my first five minutes on the job. Luckily it didn't. For the whole night I was running purely on adrenaline! It was so stressful - bleep after bleep after bleep after bleep...it was so loud that my patients would wake up.

At the end of the first shift all I could think was 'wow - what a night!' I think I saw between 40-50 patients and I felt such a surge of relief and pride that I'd coped with everything thrown at me. It's scary to think how much responsibility we actually have - a few clicks on a computer, and somebody will be given the drugs that you've prescribed.

One of the best parts of my job is getting to work with an incredible team. The responsibility that comes with looking after patients is great too and it's really rewarding when they ask you for advice.

Come back next week to read Ben, Lucy, Priya and Sameer's first week diaries.

Junior Doctors: Your Life in Their Hands starts on Tuesday 24th January at 9pm

We follow their first ever shifts in some of the busiest and most challenging departments in the hospital as they struggle to deal with the transition from medical student to junior doctor.

Whilst juggling the long hours, life and death situations, difficult patients and endless paperwork, they desperately try to keep up the energy to maintain their own personal lives. You'll want to laugh, you'll want to cry...and at times you'll definitely want to look away!

We can't wait to see what's in store for our brand-new group of eight bright-eyed and bushy-tailed medics. From today we'll be revealing two new doctors a day right here on this very blog...so keep your eyes peeled to find out more about the new recruits.

Akira Fukutomi

 

• First year doctor; studied at Imperial College, London
• Working in the Acute Assessment Unit
• Akira's taken on the role of "Mess President", meaning he's in charge of organising parties for the doctors

Amieth Yogarajah

• Second year doctor; previously worked at Watford General Hospital, studied at Cambridge
• Working in A&E
• At home Amieth is one of the messiest inhabitants. However his willingness to cook make him popular with the rest of the junior doctors!

Andy Steval

 

• First year doctor; just left medical school at Newcastle University
• Works his first month in Trauma & Orthopaedics (broken bones) and his following three months in General Surgery
• Andy's a keen footballer as well as playing the acoustic guitar. He's recently taken up life-drawing classes. A man of many talents!

Ben Allin

 

• Second year doctor; previously worked at Ealing Hospital and studied at Imperial College London
• Working in the Paediatric Surgery
• Ben's a mean cook and much prefers a healthy meal to a takeaway

Lucy Hollingworth

• First year doctor; studied at University of Manchester
• Working in Rheumatology and General Medicine
• With A-Levels in arts subjects, Lucy first needed to complete a foundation year at university in order to prepare her for medical study

Milla Marinova

 

• First year doctor; graduated from LSE, and Barts and The London School of Medicine
• Working in Dermatology
• Self-confessed Chelsea girl Milla loves socialising in London's most exclusive nightspots, watching her brother play polo and living it up abroad - after less than 7 days in her new job she headed to France for a week

Priya Mangat

 

• First year doctor; studied at Imperial College London and Kings College London
• Working in General Surgery
• Family-girl Priya still receives food parcels from her parents and is affectionately known to them as "Princess Priya"

Sameer Bahal

 

• First year doctor; studied at Imperial College London
• Working in the Stroke Unit
• If Sameer wasn't a doctor, he'd be the next Batman. He says, "If I couldn't save people from illnesses then I'd like to save them from organised crime"

So come back and visit us each day this week as we reveal the new Junior Doctors.