Prison reform with the BBC

Chris Connell and I outside the Hexham Gaol. Chris describes himself as "an actor, presenter, guitarist and fisherman."
I spent an afternoon with the Beeb and Chris in August in preparation for their programme on prison reform, which they are looking to broadcast in early September. We filmed at length in the wonderful Hexham Gaol. If you have not visited you must go.

Filming on prison reform with BBC in Hexham Gaol tomorrow

The BBC's Chris Connell is interviewing me on all matters prisons tomorrow; the Hexham Gaol was built in June 1330, making it the oldest purpose-built prison in England.
We will be discussing my book, Doing Time, the changes we need in todays prisons, the difficulties of getting proper mentoring, the problems of repeat offenders, and the need for radical reform of our approach to prisons - without throwing out the good things that we do. In the evening I am also meeting representatives from the Oswin Project - a local who help give skills and training to former prisoners and help turn them around. A great cause.