From the archive: Undercover at one of the UK's most dangerous prisons

In the week that thousands of inmates were freed early from prison, we revisit our recent undercover investigation which prompted an urgent investigation by the Ministry of Justice. Our reporter revealed a worrying lack of security at HMP Bedford which houses dangerous criminals. He witnessed fights and drugs - and heard of a prison escape that happened because doors were left unlocked.

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Guest: Paul Morgan-Bentley, Head of Investigations, The Times.

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