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Jailed for a Knife

Raphael Rowe goes inside prisons to gain rare access to the young offenders convicted of carrying, using or even killing with a knife.

At least 34 teenagers were stabbed to death last year in the UK. In just a decade, the number sentenced for carrying a knife has risen ten-fold. So why are so many of Britain's youngsters arming themselves with knives? And why do some kill?

Panorama's Raphael Rowe goes inside prisons to gain rare access to those responsible - the young offenders convicted of carrying, using or even killing with a knife. Interviewing them in their cells, the programme provides a thoughtful and sobering insight into the lives and minds of those at the centre of a highly-charged national debate.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Jan 200900:55

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJeremy Vine
ParticipantRaphael Rowe
ProducerKaty Stead

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Jan 200920:30
  • Thu 15 Jan 200904:30
  • Fri 16 Jan 200900:25
  • Fri 16 Jan 200900:55