Us and Them
After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland鈥檚 largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls.
After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland鈥檚 largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls. The most infamous jail in Scotland, Barlinnie has built up a fearsome reputation for violence and drug-taking over its 140-year history. On the verge of a new super jail, this series explores the prison鈥檚 recent past, and how it has shaped the approach to modern jails and rehabilitation in Scotland. It shows the lives of current prisoners and staff, as well as delving into a dark history of hangings, riots and escapes that have shaped the prison for over a century.
HMP Barlinnie is at 140 per cent capacity, housing 1,400 inmates for a variety of crimes. It has a deeply contested legacy in Glasgow鈥檚 history. The 1980s saw a mass riot and hostage situation which forced the prison to change for good. While the violence in the prison has reduced drastically since then, there are still incidents to contend with as inmate Kieran deals with the aftermath of assaulting a prison officer and his cellmate.
On TV
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Next
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Narrator | Jamie Lee |
Executive Producer | Michelle Friel |
Executive Producer | Jules Kean |
Broadcasts
Featured in...
Access All Areas Docuseries
For all curious minds, go behind the curtain of top professions, businesses and people
True Crime: Both Sides of the Law
Discover the harsh reality of life behind bars and on the force.
Made in Scotland
Discover the landscape, humour and people of Scotland
iPlayer 大象传媒 Scotland Channel :: Featured Episodes
iPlayer 大象传媒 Scotland Channel featured programmes
iPlayer Scotland Category :: Featured Episodes
iPlayer Scotland Category featured programmes
iPlayer Documentaries Category :: Featured Episodes
iPlayer Documentaries Category featured programmes