Louis Theroux: Behind Bars is a Documentary programme.

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Louis Theroux: Behind Bars

The journalist goes inside America's notorious, overcrowded San Quentin State Prison and meets some of its 3,000 inmates, including a man serving a 521-year sentence and a transgender couple who live like husband and wife. He also learns how the convicts have created their own world, complete with a brutal code of conduct, and how they cope with the prospect of spending the rest of their days behind bars.

Genre: Documentary

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

When is Louis Theroux: Behind Bars next on TV?

It's next showing on U&W March 11th, 9:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Stuart Cabb
Nick Mirsky