Documentary

Inside Barlinnie

6.5(2)

First Aired:October 8, 2024

Seasons:2 seasons

Episodes:2

Status:Returning Series

Inside 'The Big Hoose'. The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison. As it finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history.

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Inside 'The Big Hoose'. The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison. As it finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history.

E1Us and Them

58m

Oct 8, 2024

After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland’s largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls.

E2Escape

58m

Oct 8, 2024

Inmate Jamie relapses with the temptation of illegal drugs. Darren calls in the chaplain to help him with self-harm attempts and suicide.

E3Throw Away the Keys?

58m

Oct 8, 2024

Albanian drug dealer Robert fights deportation while desperately hoping to be returned to his son. Violent offender John searches for a new start to try and beat his alcohol addiction.

E1Episode 1

58m

Apr 7, 2026

Inmate JP overdoses and is rushed to hospital, Norrie is suicidal, and RJ tries to reject violence for the first time.

E2Episode 2

58m

Apr 7, 2026

Long-term addict Bobby heads to rehab, Billy fights for recognition that he has really changed, while Alan is released and heads back to his old ways on Glasgow's streets.

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Inside 'The Big Hoose'. The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison. As it finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history.