Inside Britain’s Toughest Prison

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

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.

Cheshire's traffic cops are out in force as they crack down on dangerous driving along the infamous Cat and Fiddle road, one of Britain's most notorious routes for serious crashes. Using aircraft surveillance as part of Operation Magpie, officers target reckless bikers and speeding motorists before they can cause tragedy. Elsewhere, patrols deal with a series of unpredictable incidents, including a car bursting into flames, a suspected drink driver abandoning a crashed vehicle, an intoxicated lorry driver in bizarre circumstances, and a chaotic night in Warrington involving arrests, disorderly behaviour, and multiple drink-driving offences. From roadside lectures and dramatic rescues to high-pressure police work, this episode shows the challenges officers face every day to keep Britain's roads safe.

Inside Britain’s drug-fuelled prison system, a hidden economy thrives behind locked doors. This revealing documentary goes inside HMP Durham, where officers face a constant battle against drugs, mobile phones, smuggling and organised criminal networks. From the devastating effects of Spice to the dangerous methods used to bring contraband into prison, the cameras capture the reality of life on the inside. As inmates deal drugs, settle debts and fight for control, prison staff work under intense pressure to keep order and prevent tragedy. But with addiction, violence and reoffending forming part of a relentless cycle, many question whether the system is doing enough to create lasting change. Featuring extraordinary access, raw interviews and powerful footage from behind bars, this is an unflinching look at Britain’s prison drug crisis—and the battle to stop it.

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