Inside Britain’s Drug-Fuelled Prisons

Step inside one of Britain's toughest prisons, where violence, tension, and survival are part of everyday life. This gripping documentary follows prison officers as they manage some of the country's most dangerous and unpredictable inmates, from violent assaults and security transfers to high-stakes confrontations on the wings. Meet prisoners serving long sentences for serious offences as they struggle with anger, gang affiliations, and the realities of life behind bars. While some continue down a path of violence, others begin confronting their past and searching for a second chance through rehabilitation and personal change. Featuring real prison footage, intense officer bodycam moments, and powerful personal stories, this documentary offers an unfiltered look inside the British prison system and the daily challenges faced by both staff and inmates.

Motorway Cops are back on the frontline, patrolling Britain’s busiest roads in the hunt for stolen cars, dangerous drivers and organised criminals. In this episode, officers pursue a stolen car through the Midlands, investigate a suspicious vehicle dispute that takes an unexpected turn, and tackle the growing problem of organised gangs targeting lorries at motorway service stations. A late-night patrol also puts a suspected drink driver under scrutiny, while a routine stop over an illegal number plate leads officers to a much bigger discovery. The stakes rise when police receive intelligence about a gang fleeing a cash robbery. With the suspects racing north and heavy traffic threatening to derail the operation, motorway units and the police helicopter coordinate an interception on the M6. What follows is a high-speed pursuit, a desperate attempt to dump the stolen cash and a foot chase involving officers, helicopter support and a police dog. From patient surveillance to pursuits at more than 100mph, this episode shows the unpredictable reality of policing Britain’s motorway network — where even the most routine stop can quickly turn into

In this episode, life inside HMP Fost Hall reveals the complex reality facing some of Britain’s most troubled prisoners. With more than 300 women serving sentences ranging from shoplifting to murder, the prison takes a therapeutic approach to tackling the trauma that has shaped many of their lives. But for some prisoners, confronting the past is far harder than confronting life behind bars. Janine struggles with anger, drug use and painful memories as she takes part in a pioneering Healing Trauma course led by fellow prisoner Sonia. As the sessions force her to confront experiences she has spent years avoiding, her behaviour takes a dramatic turn. Meanwhile, Ruth's increasingly volatile behaviour sees her spend weeks in segregation, just days before she is due to be released. With accommodation difficult to secure and concerns about how she will cope outside prison, staff face difficult questions about rehabilitation, mental health and the challenges of release. From drugs and violence to trauma, rehabilitation and second chances, this episode offers an uncompromising look inside the lives of women trying to survive — and change

On the first-night unit at HMP Foston Hall, every new arrival faces the daunting reality of life behind bars. Officers work around the clock to manage vulnerable inmates dealing with addiction, mental health struggles, and the shock of entering prison for the first time, while experienced prisoners quickly establish the unwritten rules of survival. This episode follows first-time inmates adjusting to prison life, disputes over stolen property, the constant threat of bullying, and the hidden drug trade that fuels tensions throughout the wing. We also meet women serving repeated short sentences as they confront addiction, broken relationships, and the difficult challenge of rebuilding their lives after release. With exclusive access inside one of Britain's busiest women's prisons, this episode reveals the emotional highs and lows of incarceration, the friendships that form behind bars, and the harsh reality that for many inmates, life outside prison can be even harder than life inside.

Police smash cannabis farms hidden inside suburban homes before launching coordinated dawn raids on a suspected £13 million money laundering network. As officers seize cash, luxury watches and criminal assets, volunteers and community heroes show another side of the fight against crime.

Step inside HMP Foston Hall, a women’s prison where punishment, rehabilitation, motherhood, and the hope of a second chance collide. This documentary follows several women as they navigate life behind bars and confront the consequences of their past. For many, the hardest part of prison isn’t the locked doors—it’s being separated from their children and families. The prison places a strong emphasis on maintaining those relationships, with visits, phone calls and specialist family support forming an important part of rehabilitation. We meet mothers fighting to rebuild contact with their children, prisoners preparing for release, and women serving long sentences who must learn to control anger and change behaviours that once shaped their lives. Kelly, serving five years for grievous bodily harm, works through therapy while hoping to reunite with her two sons, while Lexi, serving a life sentence for murder, faces the painful challenge of explaining to her young son why his mother is in prison. From emotional family visits and tense moments on the wings to temporary release and the uncertainty of life after prison, this documentary offers a