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 | Infrequently | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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Most of the other episodes are about men, so to find out more about the experiences of women in the system Chris meets Jules, a young woman who went to prison for GBH aged just 20. She got a five year sentence, the same as Chris, and they discuss the... more
Nick worked in the library at HMP Wandsworth when Chris was banged up there in 2016. They didn't stay in touch, but a few years later Nick heard this podcast and got in contact. In this touching interview, Nick reveals the challenges he faced after h... more
When Chris was in HMP Wandsworth he joined MJ's Liberty Choir, which he called "Spinsters and Spiceheads" as it was made up of volunteer women of a certain age and some of the prison's more colourful drug addicts. Eight years on, Chris goes back to r... more
Meet ex-cop Peter Bleksley, who spent years undercover busting some of Britain's biggest crime gangs. But one day a suspicious accident blew his cover forcing him into hiding - with a contract out on his life. Peter has since become an unlikely TV ce... more
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- Great podcast
Really well presented and interesting.
Apple Podcasts5J156287
United Kingdoma month ago - Objective
A Bit of a Stretch gives us a window into day-to/day life prisons without advocating for prisoners or arguing their cases. I just wish there were more episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Zufrieda
Canada4 months ago - More please!
Great podcast, need more of this please!
Apple Podcasts5Lm🩷United Kingdom8 months ago - Great to see new series
Love this podcast it is so thought provoking- have book and absolutely loved it - sad sad stories - keep the great work up 💕❤️💕
Apple Podcasts5victoria aust chicken lady
Australiaa year ago - Amazing
Really enjoyed this podcast and very insightful. It is definitely worth a listen
Apple Podcasts5Catmint12United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #138 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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