Inside Barlinnie

Series 1

2024 · 3 episodes · 2h 54m in all

Inside 'The Big Hoose'. The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison. As it finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Us and Them

   8 Oct 2024 · 58 min

   After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland’s largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls.

2. 

   2. Escape

   8 Oct 2024 · 58 min

   Inmate Jamie relapses with the temptation of illegal drugs. Darren calls in the chaplain to help him with self-harm attempts and suicide.

3. 

   3. Throw Away the Keys?

   8 Oct 2024 · 58 min

   Albanian drug dealer Robert fights deportation while desperately hoping to be returned to his son. Violent offender John searches for a new start to try and beat his alcohol addiction.