Befriending Reggie Kray In Prison - Raphael Rowe

Ex-prisoner Raphael Rowe, who spent 12 years in jail for a crime he did not commit, shares how he befriended the infamous Reggie Kray and Charlie Bronson in prison.
Raphael Rowe is on Twitter and Instagram, you can find him @areporter. His autobiography 'Notorious' will be out this autumn. His podcast 'Second Chance By Raphael Rowe' is available now, and Series 4 of 'Inside The World's Toughest Prisons' is available to stream now on Netflix.
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[@HappyHourPodcast]

Thanks so much for all the amazing comments recently you lot. Podcast is FLYYYYYING. Can we hit over 5,000 likes on todays video just to make it a class Friday? Much appreciated!

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Milking this podcast 🤣🤣

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Shut up and watch

[@ollanpower5438]

Forgot the Spotify link

[@tomhamer2743]

Hi jack love all the podcast

[@shaunlivett7074]

You should try and get Sean attwood on here!

[@EllieMarieTV]

From Stephen Tries, to an exprisoner that was wrongful convicted... the happy hour really is such a diverse podcast 👏

[@enclavesoldier1778]

Stephen will be locked up soon, not to worry. That ginger nonce

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

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[@alfutd5629]

Innit such a happy hour

[@EllieMarieTV]

@@alfutd5629 yup

[@DIGZDIGZDIGZ]

Raphael presents a series on Netflix called "toughest prisons". It's pretty decent actually and he comes across as a straight up guy. The second series is awful when Raphael leaves the show though.

[@CozyHi]

The fact that Reggie Kray knew he was innocent blows my mind

[@MrOneofakind777]

When you're around bullshitters all the time, you get to understand certain tells. As Raphael said, he had seen and heard it all.

[@CosmoLoom]

pretty sure they are both there

[@randomshotz13]

He wasn't innocent? He hasn't been declared innocent?

[@irwinator]

@@randomshotz13 Raphael Rowe is innocent though...

[@randomshotz13]

@@irwinator no? His conviction was found "unsafe" so he was released but the judges stressed that this didn't mean he was innocent Rowe "almost certainly" is guilty of murder. He's lucky the couldn't re-try him or else he would probably be in prison (maybe not now as its been 20 years but you get the point)

[@throwawayaccount6130]

“befriending Reggie Kray” = uses a picture of Ronnie

[@barackosama9442]

I thought something was wrong

[@davidtelfer9144]

Had to double check that as well

[@jamesbarrow6650]

I knew it I’ve been searching through the comments for ages trying to find someone else who noticed 😂

[@spencerscollan5969]

I noticed that too😂

[@GeorgieWing]

Reg Kray did mention him in one of his books. Said he believed he was innocent.

[@JosephMcBrideMedia]

This whole story is absolutely insane.

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@Justin-zl6dm]

KSI cringe

[@Tedcarter-if2mg]

Shut up lidls ksi

[@eclipsexgaming1169]

Cannot wait for the full episode of this sounds so amazing

[@toma-yb4gz]

It’s on Spotify?

[@Ellajjane]

toma140803 3 not the same without visuals

[@nunpho]

@@Ellajjane yeah I prefer watching videos too. I don't know why because most other podcasts I just listen to.

[@tom1323]

Jo 🦇 I’m the same, something about it just isn’t the same with the happy hour podcast when you’re not watching them

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@HavokMania]

"Befriending Reggie Kray" But has pictures of Ron Kray 😳

[@rileymills2794]

Yeah that confused me😂

[@grace7146]

That's the reason I clicked the video to comment it 🧐

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@grace7146]

@@JusYoAvrgJoe why

[@J-Lambie]

@@JusYoAvrgJoe mate you've got 5 subs, no one's fooling for that

[@mac473]

Swear literally anyone over the age of 40 who's done bird knows one of the Krays 😂

[@commanda3536]

I just watched the movie starring tom hardy

[@mac473]

TaylorGC they're bunked up in one of my Dad's warehouses

[@toraimanchester4658]

yeah hes chattin out his arse this fella

[@rileymills2794]

That’s great film

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@hicksylifts]

His posture is well good not even leaning back against the chair 😂

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@ymcaseptember6089]

Nah Chris Eubank would win that

[@hicksylifts]

Un Active facts to be fair 😂😂

[@adeels97]

Loool, thought it said Reggie Yates at first 😂😂😂

[@Sumuddy]

This geezer has a Netflix show about prisons it’s pretty mad, (inside worlds toughest prisons) UK Netflix

[@ashcame3192]

What's the show called?

[@Sumuddy]

Ash Came something like roughest prisons, UK Netflix

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@lordshadow3822]

There a time where they try and get money off of him... I genuinely feared for his life.

[@nathan9048]

@@Sumuddy *toughest

[@wonderfull_gpyayking]

This guy is amazing can’t wait for the full show 💙

[@geraudgreyling1864]

Dont worry, there are a lot of things that happened that he can't tell you now, but you can read all about it in his book👍

[@TerryHowes]

Geraud Greyling if he told everyone about it on video, no one would buy the book, lol 😉 business minded

[@Tintinttin08]

Save you the time ... where he's on about people losing respect for Reggie, that's because his cell door was surrounded by young men... who didn't want a fight but was gonna get bruised around the ring ...but people and some still today think only Ron was gay but it was both who liked boys

[@ridanann]

@@Tintinttin08 that says more about you you and your tiny bullocks then it does about Reggie with a mouthful of bullocks

[@noonecares808]

@@Tintinttin08 you'd be alright then 😂

[@doesyomamaknowtho1468]

@@ridanann Bollocks*.... Ya tit.

[@karanjeet1298]

the ending had me creasing haahha 'never got me book back' this podcast is highly underrated

[@DeathTrapProductions]

This guy is a fascinating character. I love him in the world's most dangerous prisons.

[@ronnieedwards1461]

Raphael: I knew Reggie Kray Jack: puts Ronnie in the thumbnail

[@naomio2779]

I watch all the podcasts the happy hour podcast is the only one I can watch all the way through and never be bored for a second, I’m looking forward to this one! Keep up the amazing work!

[@ArthurCowboy06]

I just watched legend, and currently on a kray info binge. I gotta say, that highlight was fucking great

[@lalhruaitluangi3038]

You and me same

[@lewisn6790]

Same here lmao

[@kirstyjayne12]

Same 🥲🤣

[@sophierhodes3]

This is great 😌 love Reggie and Ronnie Kray. They have a bad rep as they did bad things but I truly believe they had hearts of gold and took care of their community.

[@callumcorrigan7091]

Na mate😂

[@Wes3600]

Love this podcast so much man! Keep it up Jack!!

[@HappyHourPodcast]

Thanks! Will do bud.

[@stevenguegens7047]

@@HappyHourPodcast G'day 👍 even though Reggie may NOT of been feared As he was getting on in age WELL I bet YOU that HIS twin Ronnie would of been a different STORY he would of been feared because of HIS apparent unstable MIND no matter how OLD he was ???????🤔??????????

[@georgehobbs8812]

I’m so glad you got this guy on, loved him on the nextflix series, look forward to the full length episode

[@jordanleigh6481]

It's such a shame Ronnie was so fucking crazy. He's the one that got them sent down. Reggie was so close to being legit but Ronnie was just so mad hahah and Reggie felt so dedicated Ronnie he couldn't tell him to go away

[@brianwilson3952]

Everybody is responsible for their own actions. He should have moved to another Country with his late Wife.

[@JCoyle9]

That’s Ronnie in both those photos in the thumbnail

[@oliviakenton3378]

No it’s an actor on the right

[@ConradAUK]

Olivia Kenton it’s actually tom hardy on the left hence the colour of the picture, and the right is Ronnie Kray.

[@williamkjellstrand5280]

@@ConradAUK Which one is the mental one?

[@ConradAUK]

William Kjellstrand Ronnie, he was sectioned and diagnosed with schizophrenia in prison

[@JCoyle9]

KONRAAD! Tom Hardy playing Ronnie Kray

[@lucyphillips905]

Absolutely FANTASTIC podcast, great questions and he was an amazing guest I'm a massive fan of the podcast and every week I look forward to it keeping me sane at work for an hour or so. Keep going esp with such amazing guests such as Raphael. Good job guys 😊

[@SandyGirl23]

100% buying his book, I need the stories, I love all things Krays and prison stuff, it’s so interesting

[@MrLukedanger]

Tell me what these story’s are

[@Mangraper]

@@MrLukedanger bumming little biys

[@Mangraper]

@@MrLukedanger boys

[@ymcaseptember6089]

The thing is Reggie Kray actually made more money in prison than outside in the real world😂

[@DASHG]

4:44 we can tell by the thumbnail 😂 Nah for real tho great podcast 🤙🏼

[@harry1992]

I've always been a JaackMate fan, at least to the level that I've known about the channel and been recommended it, and have occasionally watched it over the years. Never had notifications on, or anything like that, but appreciated the 'act'. Hearing the podcast has shown that Jack himself is a much more complex, interesting and intelligent character. For someone that's famous for being a loudmouth, he's great at giving guests just the right amount of time and encouragement. Very, very impressed, keep up the good work. Such a diverse range of guests, and never a bad episode. Well done maate

[@HappyHourPodcast]

Thank you mate. Appreciate that!

[@jakethemuss5678]

9:08 he fancied himself as a boxer even in his 70's, *he was 66 when he died*

[@ronnieedwards1461]

Logan Paul: gets a stupid rapper who snitched in snitch prison Jack: gets a wrongly convicted murderer who knew the most famous gangsters ever

[@robert-yo7ly]

@Sean Ransome jakes worse but i suppose they share a brain cell

[@a1ext1]

@Sean Ransome tbf he's changed alot

[@cyd2416]

Can’t make this shit up Lmfao. When he was talking about the toilet down the landing I got an add that says “nightmare, especially if you’re suffering from diarrhoea” 😭

[@stevecox7075]

Unfortunately, you have pictured the wrong Kray in the thumbnail. 😖

[@lukerowe2374]

The fact jack says he gets ron and reggie mixed up around 5 mins in really shows considering he uses a picture of ron in the thumbnail and the video is about reggie 😂

[@ItzPimzY]

Reggie served his last years in blundeston prison before his died my uncle was a prison guard at that prison at the time who knew reggie well... he also said he shouldn't of been inside

[@ItzPimzY]

@Purpleheaded Wombferret believe what you want dude i know its true so I dont exactly care what you think

[@heresjonny..8189]

He was at wayland .... then got paroled to a hotel in Norwich

[@goonernumone8444]

Whats his name ( some good officers) he came to Blundeston from Lewis in 92 left Blundeston (A wing) in 94 for Maidstone ( Weald wing)and I met him again in wayland in 96( C wing) he was released from wayland to Norwich n Norfolk hospital because he had bowle cancer- I think he's talking about Bradley alledyce & Reg, Blundeston was one of the best prisons it's a shame it was pulled down- some good officers in Blundeston but when violence happened it was always hardcore

[@kelsiegrace13]

hands down, one of my favourite episodes already

[@duckydae]

Started watching his Netflix series, absolutely amazing and a great watch. Highly recommend 👌🏻.

[@cman9219]

The krays aren't dead it's just a cover up my dad played poker with them the other night

[@sythesounds9126]

Inbertweeners reference

[@leemarvinhitchmanciaratell3450]

I was in HMP wayland with reggie - he was very quiet. He had stomach cancer at the time but nobody knew. He’d give all the lads on his billet tobacco and he had no tv on show ( it was under his bed ) his cell was just full to the brim of photographs of old boxers and movie stars etc… big massive gold chain on. He would buy trainers for lads who were skint as there was a sports shop in the gym that a prison officer owned. The prison officer also also owned a sports shop in the centre of the little village near the prison. He was a very nice fellow - End of conversation.

[@Mangraper]

Boy booty ? I've heard

[@PhantomX786]

What type of food did they enjoy in prison?

[@elvismawhinney2494]

How does cafu know the krays

[@georgevideos1849]

Loool

[@MBison-vm6gq]

😂😂😂

[@prodbyjdn6752]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sur3shot_]

Can't wait for the full video release of this one .... good job guys as always

[@TheToystory5]

Just found your podcast somehow! Best one I’ve listened too

[@yOOjisinthefrig]

This was a great clip, really enjoyed it

[@dwayne-6567]

Befriending Reggie then uses two Ronnie pictures (Hardy as Ronnie) 😂

[@tylerb9585]

Hahah i was gonna say that in a comment

[@markdude01]

Your podcasts are so solid, they just flow unlike other ones I’ve seen. It’s like you just click with your guests so much more naturally

[@englishbull1949]

He spent three-and-a-half years with Reggie but says he was in a 70s he was 66 years old when he died in 2000. Know your facts. If you want to sell your book.

[@stevebowness9435]

And Reggie was in Jail for 32 years not 35 years.

[@jamesfinlon4185]

I never knew reggie was in Maidstone prison. That’s like 20 minutes up the road. He died before I was born though but still. Never knew that.

[@coachmarv7631]

I'm from Kent and live where the Krays spent a lot of time. My grandparents knew them well and they actually owned a pub/classy pool hall (among other properties) in the town. Literally every person you talk to who knew them definitively say just how nice they were to the common public and how accommodating they were. Their stories are fascinating and the fact they did what they did as "gangsters" whilst remaining as gentlemanly to the public is mind blowing.

[@SeasiderPhil]

I think most DODGY people I used too no where gentleman until someone took the urine. Peace brother

[@PhantomX786]

What was there favourite foods

[@jakethemuss5678]

@@PhantomX786 they liked a sausage

[@bigboybacon6827]

Isn’t the one who is in the thumbnail Ronnie?

[@lordshadow3822]

Yeah

[@jamiejosh96]

Says he was in his 70s when he knew him. Reggie died age 66

[@craigtyler9129]

I love how on the Outro its got ''MORE LIKE THIS'' and its just a picture of Stephen Tries talking about Jeremy 'Swaz' Lynch.. couldn't be any more opposite haha

[@rileyturner749]

If anyone hasn’t seen the series that Raphael does I suggest it it’s a big eye opener

[@balls4992]

What's it called

[@rileyturner749]

Joe on Netflix it’s called world’s toughest prisons

[@rubycoughran-lane3863]

aaahhh! im so excited for the full episode

[@angelh4184]

He said Reggie was in prison for 35 years...he was in prison for 33 and released on compassionate grounds...

[@BW-pc7lv]

I think he was just rounding up

[@jackthompson9378]

Quality content. Looking forward to the full episode 👊🏼

[@connierose2065]

Omg yes! Can’t wait for the full episode 😊

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

Love your picture Connie your really pretty 💗❤️💕💗❤️💕💗❤️💕

[@casualstxr3888]

“He had the grip of a lion” 😭😭😭 must been gettin em right

[@judegresty]

Can’t believe this guy met Tom hardy 🙌

[@MegaNobjockey]

Has he got a book coming out? Don’t know if he mentioned it!

[@johncockiner8460]

Yes if you listened

[@allyh7075]

@@johncockiner8460 r/woooosh

[@Numberonedaredevilfan]

youre not funny

[@angusowens1189]

He said he fancied himself as a boxer in his 70's but he died when he was 66

[@ayoTGH]

In the 70’s

[@ayoTGH]

Or maybe that’s what he meant

[@kts5920]

I really do miss my uncle Ronnie and Reggie so much. 🇬🇧🙏

[@adam_tighe3759]

Shut up

[@LM_28035]

Shut up

[@deanrichards5223]

Shut up

[@kts5920]

@@deanrichards5223 That's a hatrick of shut ups, thanks guys, football players get to keep the match ball, what do I get?

[@deanrichards5223]

@@kts5920 pat on the back and a firm handshake pal. (I was dying to say shut up for the craic then) 😂

[@connormurphy7684]

"Give Ron your sausage"😂😂

[@shanenolan5759]

Been loving the clips recently jack keep it up

[@Buzby_os]

Raphael Rowe, what a legend

[@Unknown-rw2jv]

That's Ronnie in the thumbnail.

[@HavokMania]

Yes I just commented that now I look like a copycat Thanks Lol

[@cuffjinx4868]

Can’t wait till the full podcast comes out

[@dom85ross]

Wonder what stuff reggie did to lose respect. Can’t be arsed reading the book

[@Dozzy574]

Probably about his wife

[@jameswalker7459]

I myself have spent quite a lot of time in jail.i have been out of jail more than ten years.i still struggle with the outside world....

[@rachelnshi]

I LOVE THIS PODCAST OMG

[@oldmate9969]

Even though the thumbnail has a pic of RONNIE Kray not Reggie hahahaha

[@goldie0963]

Why are both pictures in the thumbnail of ronnie kray?🤣

[@masonbrewis1016]

These podcasts with the so called “normal people” are a lot more interesting imo, get more people like this and PC Bleksley on

[@JusYoAvrgJoe]

Hate on this kids video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXJhKSGnL6FeNE

[@kane725]

Great episode jack and stevie now I’ll never miss an episode as they’re that good

[@Nye209]

i cant stop looking at his neck, its just so smooth

[@markbrady8486]

This dude is awesome and has a great series on Netflix 👌

[@caraghallan4689]

My friends grandad met the twins in a pub in leister once .. said they were lovely men buying them all pints😂

[@benjam8062]

course he did

[@MrSmid888]

I bet nobody spilt a drop 😨

[@markellis6159]

until you crossed them 🔪🔪

[@Mitchell4691]

That’s Ronnie in the thumbnail 😂😂😂

[@mariajefferies8555]

This guy is so interesting Raf is a great journo👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JazzSingh]

I enjoyed this so much im gonna turn my ad block off and watch it again

[@JakTheLad]

Brilliant interview.

[@lukehalliday7775]

This podcast although I’ve only listened to a few this by a mile is the best podcast I’ve listed to

[@JPWoodward14]

To get an insight into that kind of life is priceless

[@Joe-og6br]

I've met a few people who apparently met the Krays. Can never believe them.

[@J-Lambie]

Isn't that Ronnie Kray in the thumbnail?

[@philwilliams2505]

"He knew he could confide in me ?"..So now im telling it all and writing a book about it...So he wasnt a good judge was he ?

[@perkosherrigh7243]

Literally have a picture of Ronny on the cover

[@shazadali3486]

Full episode gonna be lit

[@ryanmccaul5183]

You couldnt resist the temptation any longer like myself, watched the clips 😓

[@stephenbaker2458]

You put the wrong kray in the thumbnail. You put it Ronnie, (reggie was the more unstable one)

[@Charlie-sw5yo]

Your wrong

[@SkinnyLegend1800]

'I get the two mixed quite a lot' explains the thumbnail lad

[@SkinnyLegend1800]

@Purpleheaded Wombferret exactly

[@junitakern757]

Great interview

[@charlies5824]

Can i just point out, The caption says reggie, Yet the thumbnail has ronnie

[@virginiareaper1178]

I wondered if the krays and bronson ever talked at all.

[@mrmidget44698]

The thumbnail is showing ronnie not reggie 🤦‍♂️

[@billslim1112]

Why does is the thumbnail pictures of Ronnie but the videos about Reggie

[@benkends4479]

I’m from Maidstone and I swear the only time it gets mentioned is prison 😂

[@callum0592]

I Love Anything to do with gangster history and The Krays Twin/Al Capone. Reggie was always the brains of the two. It was Ronnie who was the difficult/exciting one. Two of seen them in there prime would’ve been interesting,Two massive units walking down the road

[@chrisolagrim3597]

Both thick as shit. The Richardson's were the smart ones.

[@Gravy-]

I’ve been watching Raphael Rowes Netflix Series

[@harrylfc12]

Love this Jack, definitely want to see more podcasts like this

[@leeparker8926]

Hi Raphael how's it going it's been a long time since we were in Maidstone I can se you have got rid of the dreadlocks

[@sxllxs-_-1422]

Hate to say this jack mate but the thumbnail is Ron not reg btw but the podcasts are fire rn keep it up mate 👍👍