Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.
S01: Eric is a prison officer who tries to protect those in his charge. When one of the most dangerous inmates identifies his weakness, Eric faces an impossible choice between his principles and his love for his family.
S02: Arriving at Carlingford Prison on the same day, Kelsey, Orla and Abi are thrown together to face an unfamiliar world. But even with the ever-present threat of violence within its walls, they discover that an unexpected sense of community, and a shared understanding, still might be possible.
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Premiere DateJun 6, 2021
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- Siobhan Finneran as Marie-Louise O'Dell
- Bella Ramsey as Kelsey Morgan
- Jodie Whittaker as Orla O'Riordan
- Tamara Lawrance as Abi Cochrane
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- S02
- S01
S01E03
Mark suffers a tragic personal loss and is given the chance to leave prison for a day. Eric is forced to take greater risks to protect his family, but where will he draw the line?