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202349 minPGdocumentary

Inside HMP Shrewsbury: Britain's Infamous Men's Prison

202349 minPGdocumentary

Sid Owen faces harsh prison life in HMP Shrewsbury with very strong language and graphic discussions.

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Channel: Channel 4 Documentaries

Inside HMP Shrewsbury: Britain's Infamous Men's Prison

2023• 49 minPG

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Sid Owen faces harsh prison life in HMP Shrewsbury with very strong language and graphic discussions.

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Very strong language and adult humor characterize this documentary featuring Sid Owen from EastEnders. Sid is the first to enter HMP Shrewsbury, where he faces the harsh realities of prison life after being stripped of home comforts. The film also highlights MP Johnny Mercer as he meets a convicted contract killer who has a history of running people over. The graphic discussions of violence and the stark portrayal of prison conditions provide a raw look at the challenges faced by inmates in this infamous men's prison.

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