Episode 1 | The Prisoners

Duration: 58'53''

Synopsis

Series following offenders, their release and, if they re-offend, their return behind prison doors. This episode follows a group of repeat offenders from Pentonville prison.

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Episode 2 | The Prisoners

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This episode features a cross-prison relationship between Chloe and co-defendant Michael.

Episode 2 | The Prisoners

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BBC One | 2013 | 59'06''

Jayde is released from Holloway Prison, but can she stay out?

Episode 3 | The Prisoners

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BBC One | 2013 | 59'04''

This episode features a cross-prison relationship between Chloe and co-defendant Michael.

Episode 2 | The Prisoners

Episode 2 | The Prisoners

BBC One | 2013 | 59'06''

Jayde is released from Holloway Prison, but can she stay out?

Episode 3 | The Prisoners

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BBC One | 2013 | 59'04''

This episode features a cross-prison relationship between Chloe and co-defendant Michael.

Episode 2 | The Prisoners

Episode 2 | The Prisoners

BBC One | 2013 | 59'06''

Jayde is released from Holloway Prison, but can she stay out?

Episode 3 | The Prisoners

Episode 3 | The Prisoners

BBC One | 2013 | 59'04''

This episode features a cross-prison relationship between Chloe and co-defendant Michael.

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