Life Behind Bars

Life Behind Bars

Documentary 2023

Available on Crime+Investigation Play

Ex-prisoner turned content creator David Navarro who spent ten years in and out of prisons all over the country, sits down with people who have spent time inside to reveal the truth about the UK prison system.

Documentary 2023

PG

EPISODE 1

Natty

Ever wondered what prisoners eat every day? David Navarro shares a standard prison meal of pie and mash with prison cook turned Michelin star chef Nathaniel "Natty" Mortley.

7 min · 18 Dec 2023 PG
EPISODE 2

Neil

What happens when a former prisoner sits down to eat with a retired prison officer? David Navarro shares a jacket potato and rice pudding with Neil Samworth who worked as a prison guard for many years.

7 min · 18 Dec 2023 PG
EPISODE 3

Danny

David shares a meal with Danny Baker, who recalls their experience of being a young transgender person in a woman's prison.

7 min · 18 Dec 2023 PG
EPISODE 4

Jules

How different is prison for women? David meets Jules Rowan as she recalls her time on the inside, talking openly about the harsh reality of prison.

7 min · 18 Dec 2023 PG
EPISODE 5

Chris

David sits down with Chris Atkins, a middle-class white man, to discuss the inequalities of race and class behind bars.

7 min · 18 Dec 2023 PG

About

Life Behind Bars

DOCUMENTARY

Ex-prisoner turned content creator David Navarro who spent ten years in and out of prisons all over the country, sits down with people who have spent time inside to reveal the truth about the UK prison system.

Information

Studio: CI
Released: 2023
Rated: PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, Always On)