Pensioners Behind Bars

“In the past 20 years, the number of prisoners over the age of 60 has trebled. Kim Duke’s fascinating documentary meets the inmates.”

The Telegraph

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Retirement's usually a time to take things easy and enjoy a well-earned rest. But more pensioners are committing crime and being arrested than ever before. They're now the fastest growing group inside British jails. While some senior citizens are turning to crime in retirement, what do career criminals do when they hit pensionable age? And what’s it like doing time in your sunset years? Growing old disgracefully, meet the old-age drug dealers, brothel keepers and con artists.

“An oddly life-enhancing documentary that could have been a tale of woe but instead puts a smile on your face.” 

RADIO TIMES

“This insightful documentary meets some extraordinary law-breaking pensioners.” 

THE MAIL

”A fascinating look at life for older inmates.” 

THE EXPRESS

“Anyone who thinks retirement entails simply pottering about in the garden and abundant caravanning opportunities should think again.”

THE TIMES

“This fascinating documentary follows convicted pensioners, including a teetotal 77-year-old who wound up dealing heroin and a former driving instructor, who became a brothel madam.” 

THE SUN

“ITV’s superior documentary Pensioners Behind Bars.” 

THE MIRROR