Oct 23, 202623 minS1
This week, Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor is joined by Russell Underwood, Assistant Chief Inspector for the Office of the Inspectorate in New Zealand, to explore prison inspection on the other side of the...
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The Prison Inspectors
Hosted by HM Inspectorate of Prisons · government · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to ‘The Prison Inspectors’, a podcast from HM Inspectorate of Prisons. In this series we’re exploring what goes on inside men and women's prisons, children's custody, immigration detention and more, and shining a light on some of things we find on inspection – good and bad. We’re focusing on what goes on in these different types of establishment, discussing some of our inspections and thematic reviews, and delving into some of the big issues across the sector. 679656
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is The Prison Inspectors about?
Welcome to ‘The Prison Inspectors’, a podcast from HM Inspectorate of Prisons. In this series we’re exploring what goes on inside men and women's prisons, children's custody, immigration detention and more, and shining a light on some of things we find on inspection, good and bad.
What has The Prison Inspectors covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Prison inspection on the other side of the world" (23 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Why are standards in youth custody still so poor?" (2 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Reflections of a Chief Inspector" (8 September 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does The Prison Inspectors publish?
The Prison Inspectors publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Prison Inspectors?
Booking probability for The Prison Inspectors is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Prison Inspectors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Prison Inspectors's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Prison Inspectors?
The strongest fits for The Prison Inspectors are Courts, Police & Public Safety. The Prison Inspectors has a government audience.
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The Prison Inspectors is a government podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 2, 202629 minS1This week, Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor is joined by Angus Jones, Team Leader for children's detention, to explore why standards in the youth estate remain so poor. They discuss the challenges for children...
Episode #9
Reflections of a Chief Inspector
Sep 8, 202625 minS1In this episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast , Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, is joined by former Chief Inspector Nick Hardwick to reflect on how prisons and other places of detention have changed over...
Episode #8
2025-26 Annual Report launch
Jul 23, 202628 minS1In this special episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast , we bring you audio from the launch of HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ 2025–26 Annual Report - Charlie Taylor’s final Annual Report as Chief Inspector of Prisons. At...
Jun 24, 202624 minS1<p>In this episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast, we explore the rise of drugs and disorder in the long-term high secure estate.</p><p>Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, is joined by Deputy Chief Inspector...
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- Jun 24, 202624 minS1
In this episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast , we explore the rise of drugs and disorder in the long-term high secure estate. Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, is joined by Deputy Chief Inspector of...
Episode #6
A growing crisis in custody
Jun 2, 202629 minS1<p>Trigger warning: this episode contains references to self-harm and suicide, which some individuals may find distressing.</p><p>In this episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast, we explore the growing crisis of mental...
Apr 28, 202628 minS1<p>In Part 2 of 'Family contact in prisons', we move from policy to practice, as Inspection Team Leader Hindpal Singh Bhui is joined by fellow inspectors Chelsey Pattison and Alice Oddy to discuss the findings of our...
Apr 28, 202623 minS1<p>In Part 1 of 'Family contact in prisons', HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, explores why family contact matters with Lord Farmer, author of three landmark reviews on family ties. Lord Farmer discusses...
Episode #3
Our purpose, process and impact
Mar 16, 202623 minS1<p>In this episode of The Prison Inspectors, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor and Inspection Team Leader Hindpal Singh Bhui take listeners behind the scenes of how His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons...
Episode #2
Time to care - one year on
Feb 25, 202617 minS1<p>In this episode of The Prison Inspectors, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor is joined by inspectors Sandra Fieldhouse and Donna Ward to discuss the findings of our 'Time to care' thematic report a year on...
Episode #1
The power of reading in prisons
Jan 26, 202625 minS1<p>In the first episode of The Prison Inspectors, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, sits down with education expert and associate inspector Louise Johns-Shepherd to explore a transformative yet often...
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