This episode examines the epidemic of the 'zombie drug' spice at HMP Durham

Episode 1

This episode examines mental health at HMP Durham, where up to 600 prisoners are thought to suffer from mental health problems

Episode 2

This episode focuses on what it takes to break the vicious cycle of violence between prisoners and against staff

Episode 3

In the First Nights Unit at women's prison HMP Foston Hall, there are moments of warmth, humour and romance, but also bullying, drugs and smuggling

Over half of the 300 women in Foston Hall prison are suffering the effects of long-term emotional, physical or sexual abuse. A remarkable new prisoner-led therapy group seeks to help.

A moving look at the emotionally charged difficulties of being a mum in prison. At Foston Hall, Kelly seeks to renew contact with her boys while Lexi has tough questions to answer.

With exclusive access to HMP Durham, this series offers a rare insight into the challenges that prison staff face daily. Filmed over seven months, Prison tells the human story on both sides of the door, from the perspectives of staff and prisoners, and reveals the issues that they all face.

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Season 1

Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2018

Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2018

Episode 3

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2019