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Episodes
- S1 E1 - Episode 1May 13, 19951 h 41 minAfter a disastrous riot at Barfield Prison, Helen Hewitt joins an investigation team tasked with looking into a suspicious death. When the governor of Barfield is ousted, Helen takes the job, becoming the youngest woman in charge of an all-male prison and causing resentment among both prisoners and officers.Available to buy
- S1 E2 - Episode 2May 20, 199551minHelen’s television appearance doesn’t go as planned when she is blindsided by the prison refurbishment costs. Tensions are high as a prisoner attempts to escape, a cell is burgled, and a wealthy new inmate arrives.Available to buy
- S1 E3 - Episode 3May 27, 199551minTwo new admissions arrive: Norman, a tough and dangerous prisoner, and Anthony, a young and scared first-time offender. Following the escape, the prison service place Helen under review and consider shutting down Barfield.Available to buy
- S1 E4 - Episode 4June 3, 199551minAnthony and three other prisoners stand trial for their part in the hanging incident. Helen is called as a witness to the prosecution and spars with Anthony’s formidable lawyer.Available to buy
- S1 E5 - Episode 5June 10, 199552minAs Barfield Prison begins to take shape again, Helen hires several new officers and two female employees: psychologist Maureen and educator Zania. Having lied about his marital situation, prisoner Alan is granted home leave for the weekend.Available to buy
- S1 E6 - Episode 6June 17, 199551minBarfield wakes up to a tragedy involving Alan as Helen prepares for an important visit from headquarters. Maureen leads a drama group, but Helen and the officers believe she’s getting too close to Norman. Anthony and dealer Snoopy plan a hit on their tormentor, Braithwaite.Available to buy
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- Nudity violence substance use smoking foul language
- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Producers
- All3 Media
- Studio
- Acorn TV
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