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Turning the Screws

A special edition of the documentary strand highlighting the pressures of management in crisis situations. Wandsworth Prison in London was slammed for its poor conditions and treatment of inmates in a report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons in December 1999. Weeks later, new governor Stephen Rimmerwas installed, and cameras were allowed to follow the trials of his first year in charge.

English
  • Originally Aired February 27, 2001
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 5, episode 1
  • Network BBC Two
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