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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 201300:25
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

NarratorIdris Elba
ProducerJamie Berry
DirectorJamie Berry
Executive ProducerPete Lawrence

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 Apr 201122:35
    BBC One except Wales
  • Tue 26 Apr 201123:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 18 May 201100:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 21 May 201101:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Tue 15 Oct 201322:40
    BBC One except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 15 Oct 201323:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Wed 16 Oct 201300:25
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only