Behind these Doors: As heard on Radio 4 Book of the Week

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The View host Sara Haines reveals the touching note Matthew Perry wrote to her brother to support him through his own alcoholism struggles It isn’t hard to access facts and stats like these, but for most of us, day-to-day life behind bars is unknown and unimaginable. Christina Aguilera transforms into her Burlesque costar Cher while Justin and Hailey Bieber are Flintstones as they join stars on Halloween eve South’s experiences have given her a deep understanding of the complexities and intricacies of life behind bars. Vanessa Feltz shows off her 2st weight loss in a glam embellished dress at the London Lifestyle Awards - eight months after her split from singer Ben Ofoedu

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker dress up as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz for Halloween: 'I'm the ghost with the most, babe' The men I have worked with and the staff I've worked alongside over the last ten years in prison have taught me strength, compassion, courage, and fundamentally, the need to talk, the need to share and the need to tell these stories. These are the stories of lives lived, lost and taken, behind walls so high we can pretend they hide another world entirely. But at what cost? John Stamos pays tribute to Matthew Perry as he reminisces over sweet gesture on Friends set 20 years ago: 'I never forgot that' Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she has “nothing to hide” but repeatedly refused to say whether she deleted messages sought by the UK Covid inquiry. The former first minister was challenged over reports that she destroyed communications that have been requested by the investigation. The Scottish... Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she has “nothing to hide” but repeatedly refused to say whether she deleted messages sought by the UK Covid inquiry. The former first minister was challenged over reports that she destroyed communications that have been requested by the investigation. The Scottish... Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she has “nothing to hide” but repeatedly refused to say whether she deleted messages sought by the... A true, compassionate and honest account of what it is to work in our prisons.' Dr Gwen Adshead, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Devil You KnowScrubs was very different from Whitemoor. ‘It had three times more men,’ she says. ‘It’s Victorian, dark, rat-infested. There was not a single day I worked there when I did not see a rat – inside, outside, running over your boots. They’re everywhere.’ Savannah Guthrie, 51, reveals fears about flaunting her legs in revealing Taylor Swift costume for Today's Halloween show

Behind these Doors: As heard on Radio 4 Book of the Week

Rebekah Vardy shares first snap of her plastic air boot following 'horror accident'... after Coleen Rooney wore similar brace at Wagatha Christie trial Through her unique perspective as a female prison officer, Alex South invites readers to delve into a world that is often misunderstood and overlooked. “Behind These Doors” offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the realities of prison life and to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of corrections. Conclusion There’s that inverse logic – it’s human nature to run from danger but if an alarm went off in here, I’d be expected to run towards it. I’m not a fighter. What if I froze? I just remember feeling really small and very scared.’A nation of wheeler dealers: Half who sold a car online did so to an online buying service... and three-quarters were HAPPY with the experience! As she spends more time with these inmates, she discovers that they confide in her, sharing their vulnerabilities and struggles. Telling their stories, as well as her own, Alex shows that being understanding of each other and approaching difficult subjects can be freeing. South explains how austerity cuts led to escalated violence and mental health problems on the wing; one week she cut three men down from ligatures. Haunted by nightmares, she isn’t sure how she will survive, emotionally. If she lets herself feel, the job will crucify her; if she withdraws, that will kill her in another way. Ben Cohen's ex-wife Abby gives an insight into 'much needed holiday' with her twin daughters and new partner Dave after all clear from bowel cancer South’s career in corrections spans over a decade, providing her with a wealth of firsthand knowledge and expertise.