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The Prison Restaurant

Documentary going behind-the-scenes at The Clink, a restaurant located within the walls of HMP High Down Prison and mostly staffed by convicted criminals.

The Clink is a restaurant with a difference. The menu may sound mouthwatering, but the paying customers at this classy establishment tuck into their crab, lobster and coq au vin knowing that most of the staff are convicted criminals.

This unique and controversial rehabilitation scheme, set within the walls of HMP High Down Prison, aims to transform prisoners into fully trained chefs and waiters.

The film follows fiery head chef Al as he employs three new inmates who are struggling to change their lives and turn their backs on crime.

50 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Oct 2013 00:25
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

Narrator Idris Elba
Producer Jamie Berry
Director Jamie Berry
Executive Producer Pete Lawrence

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 Apr 2011 22:35
    BBC One except Wales
  • Tue 26 Apr 2011 23:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 18 May 2011 00:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 21 May 2011 01:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Tue 15 Oct 2013 22:40
    BBC One except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 15 Oct 2013 23:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Wed 16 Oct 2013 00:25
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only