Sep 17, 2020
In April 1990, Strangeways prison in Manchester was subject to disorder and protests that lasted weeks.
It was the longest prison disturbance in British history.
This concluding episode looks at what's happened in the 30 years since the Strangeways riots, asking fundamental questions about what prison is...
Sep 10, 2020
In April 1990, Strangeways prison in Manchester was subject to disorder and protests that lasted weeks.
It was the longest prison disturbance in British history.
This is a deep-dive into the events leading up to that day, the disturbance itself, and the aftermath.
It includes interviews with then-governor Brendan...
Sep 9, 2020
The Secret Life of Prisons is returning, featuring stories from behind bars.
Ahead of our new series, we'll be releasing a two-part deep-dive documentary, 25 Days In April, telling the story of the longest prison disturbance in British history - the Strangeways riots of 1990.
Part one, released on Thursday 10...