Banged Up

The six well-known inmates will be incarcerated with a variety of real ex-criminals, including those who have served long sentences for serious crimes - although all are now reformed and have agreed to re-enter prison for this series. The well-known inmates will have the opportunity to interrogate their cellmates on their prison experiences and former crimes - as well as examine the impact of the system on them – for better or worse. 

Run by a former prison governor, with 20 years’ experience in some of the UK’s toughest prisons, and former prison officers, the inmates will live by current UK prison rules.

Tim Whitwell said: “For the first time, we have rigged a prison to find out what really happens in the cells after bang up. This series aims to enthral and entertain, whilst kickstarting a national debate about crime and punishment.”

creative director: Tim Whitwell
executive Producer: Tom Clarke 
series producer: Emma Young 
line producer: Leanne Troop
complete camera company director: Ben Hoffman, Dan Greenway
dop: Yoann Desmoyers-Davis
production company: Shine TV
distributor: Channel 4
duration: 4x52'
format: HD / Sony FX9 / Angénieux EZ Lense / Canon XF605 

Nomination - Reality Programme / BAFTA Awards