A Bit of a Stretch - The Podcast
Chris AtkinsChris Atkins is a documentary maker who went to prison for tax fraud in 2016. He spent nine months in HMP Wandsworth, one of the most dangerous prisons in the UK, and has written about his surreal experiences in his bestselling book A Bit of a Stretch. After his release he interviewed 20 ex-prisoners about their time in jail, and turned the recordings into season 1 of this podcast. Their stories a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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Marc Conway was an extremely disturbed and dangerous criminal for many years. He grew up on a crime ridden estate in the 80s, and by his teens he was a prolific armed robber. He served ten prison sentences, which only made him more violent and accele... more
Simon Dawson was brutally murdered by two car thieves in 1998. It shattered the life of his twin brother Nick, who's likeness enabled the police to catch the killers. Nearly twenty Years later Nick was given the chance to meet one of the men responsi... more
Meet Simon Maclellan, who escaped from a high security jail pretending to be his twin brother in 2009. For the very first time Simon explains how he managed to fool dozens of prison officers, several court staff and even a judge, and why his daring e... more
Ed Cooley was convicted of drugs and firearms offences in 2014 and given ten years and eight months. Like most prisoners he was released on license halfway through, but he's since been recalled back to jail four times despite not being convicted of a... more
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- Background music is annoying
Great podcast, but the background music is annoying and distracting
Apple Podcasts4stacey1537788
United Kingdom7 months ago - New series…hooray!
Absolutely love this series it’s completely fascinating, and I can’t wait for the next one every week. I love how Chris brings out the humanity in the offenders and makes you understand them as people. I was so excited to see that there was a new series! My only complaint is that the pods are too short! Please make them longer!
Apple Podcasts5doris_morris_United Kingdom7 months ago - Excellent podcast
Came across this podcast recently and have found it very interesting.
Apple Podcasts5AnYaLtUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Interesting and raw
Season 1 answers a whole load of questions those of us interested in the prison system have always wanted to ask. It’s pretty light and easy listening, even amusing at times. Season 2 is certainly darker, even harrowing at times. But I’m glad this podcast, after a lighter introduction, is now exploring some of the harder realities of those caught up in the criminal justice system. Maybe those in charge of HMPS should take some notes…
Apple Podcasts5Clement AdamsUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Can’t get enough
I really can’t stress how brilliant this podcast is!! I have steamed through these stories! Must make more asap please!! Totally binge worthy!!
Apple Podcasts5aerffghUnited Kingdom8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #43 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Netherlands/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Switzerland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  South Africa/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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