What happens in high security prisons.

[@eternalriver]

Great video again, Ricky. Also, thank you so much for signing and sending your excellent book last week. Loving it. Take care, mate.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@Alanhock75]

Remember a con coming onto the wing in a dispersal prison and playing his music loud throughout the night despite warnings from staff and fellow inmates- at unlock he had boiling water thrown over him- hard lesson learnt

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@davekennedy6315]

I bet he wasn't a White British Native was he?

[@Dave1975-n2o]

@@davekennedy6315 he was British but of a certain demographic

[@troublesumdemon5595]

Bro it's so good to have these pods with you cos jail ain't no joke keep the story's coming

[@felixthecleaner8843]

wise words Ricky... as I once revealed to you I was in Gartree during the 80's when it was part of the Dispersal System. As you said, basic respect was a big thing which got you through...noise was the big issue that caused some trouble - but they only ever did it once and soon learned the code for being quiet! I really like your vids signature sounds Ricky - very good!

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@amandasharp4519]

Respect to you Ricky 💯 I don't think you will ever be going back Top Man 😘

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@lisasuzannekear-ranby8101]

Hope I don't after my last sentence, I'm old skool, n saw the changez

[@jeromebjoseph13]

Thanks for sharing Ricky. Big respect to you always and your channel.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@stuarthalsted3624]

Fascinating insight Ricky. Thanks for your hard work on these videos.

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Another good video from Ricky 😂

[@WayneScott-w7z]

Yes, Ricky, you're looking good and, as always, a really good podcast. When I was in Wakefield prison in 1987, there was a mixed population. I was informed by my then personal officer that i was just 1 of 18% who was not in for an offence against women or kids. Yes, there were bacon's or nonce's throughout the whole of the prison and on B wing where I was located. However, there were also other men who were in there for Robbery and other violent offences doing big sentences. I became friends with two good lads, one from Gateshead and the other from Sunderland, and they steered me in the right direction because I was wet behind the ears back in 1987 and they would point people out who were bacon's and say don't talk to him or them and so on. Those guys from the Northeast were hard lads, but with me, they were good lads, and they helped me navigate my time at Wakefield during the 5 years that I was there. Over the decades since I was at Wakefield in 1987, I have learned and seen just how much the prison and its residents have deteriorated, for the worst of the worst are now there, and it's seems to be a completely different prison. Once I finished at Wakefield, I was transferred to HMP Nottingham, and from there, I transferred to HMP Lindholme and finally to Cat D Sudbury, which I must admit, was like a holiday camp and I could tell you some tales about that place and things I saw. Anyway, Ricky man, you take care and, as always, a very interesting podcast. You know Ricky, people say to me why the f--- do i subscribe to your podcast and I tell them why: Who Ricky was, what he has done, how he has turned his life around and what is going on in our prisons. Listening keeps me grounded and reminds me of the awful places prison is and to NEVER get complacent with my liberty and life in the community because, as you were, I am still on a life licence. All the best Ricky man 👍

[@iangeorge745]

Great video. This should be used in prisons to let inmates know how it can be.

[@lsteven684]

Should be played in schools.respect brother 💙💪

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@kellie5476]

I think you're absolutely spot on regarding them going from being preditors to suddenly becoming "vulnerable". If would be funny if they weren't so sick in the head.

[@lisasuzannekear-ranby8101]

Is the book on amazon? Ty

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Ricky i saw parkhurst on the Isle of Wight

[@saradelany395]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is interesting to see how prisons are in other countries. Here in germany things are different. I've watched a video about one of our high security prisons... This is so different compared to high Security prisons in the UK

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Thanks, what did you watch the video on, was in on KZbin

[@saradelany395]

@@Behind-the-bars-tv yes it was on KZbin. But it was on german. If you want I can put the Link in the comments

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

@@saradelany395 yes please

[@saradelany395]

@@Behind-the-bars-tv Well... youtube don't want to let me put the link in the comments... I've searched for an english version and I've found one the titel of the video is: BEHIND BARS - Germany's most dangerous Jail | Full Documentary.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

@@saradelany395 thank you 😊

[@rickster101]

Fantastic content Ricky I’m really enjoying your channel great insights into prison life I’ve never been inside but curious about how everything works in there great to see your channel growing keep up the good work..Regards 👍

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@jbxiron]

Very interesting vid Ricky many thanks , im comparing your experiences with those of my son who is currently in a Cat B Thai prison. Post covid I visit him most weeks allowed 20 mins once per week. From your accounts the differences between the UK / Thai department of corrections are both numerous and startling.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

I couldn't imagine what it's like in a Thai prison, hope he's keeping ok, drop me an email if you would like to share your story [e-mail]

[@SlamSlungBC]

Top video, excellently explained, and gives a fantastic insight into that type of environment.

[@gailtomlinson5510]

Thank you for explaining things and very clearly too thank you

[@lisasuzannekear-ranby8101]

Brilliant, very honest, video, from a man who knows the system, I've been in prison too, keep them coming x

[@marcusatkiss26]

Brilliant Video Ricky Thanks for Sharing

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@carlbutchwebster7210]

Another cracking video ricky stay safe

[@jonsaxby7683]

Loving the content mate, not sure if you've done it already but would it be possible to do a video explaining what a local prison is

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Can do yes, cheers

[@michaeltaylor2449]

AWESOME video Ricky some interesting stuff mate keep them coming

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@Lester-hi4ez]

I remember wormwood scrubs

[@karlbrowne3361]

Hey Ricky, thanks for your constant content and all the time you put into your channel. Nearly at 50K subs now mate, excellent job! Could you please do a video about MAPPA or at least that’s what I think I have heard it called. Is it something about public protection?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Cheers mate, yes it's all different agencies that keep an eye on you on release, I could do a video on it

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Heard of Wakefield before

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Open prisons seem like more freedom of movement

[@susiejones3634]

Fascinating video Ricky. Thank you. Can you tell us what food was available?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

I've done one a while ago on prison food, I could do another

[@markwebster5749]

Quality as always mate 👍 us boro lads usually get holm house which is cat B ,love ya vids Ricky lad

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Cheers mate

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Very good enjoyable video 😂

[@sueamos3860]

Great video Ricky,very interesting

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Thanks Sue 💯

[@markchester9353]

Ricky love your channel mate I believe everyone deserves a second chance.but not who harm kids.

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

Have you got any videos regarding " work' inside prison..like the old net shops they had at HMP Durham

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

I can do one mate

[@buchanjay]

The worst thing for Me & Many Other lads was having a Mrs on the outside They say you're doing double time especially if you've got one like mine with a wobbly head Causing Murder & Waxing all my doe but Ive seen many a Man including Myself come apart over that, Would call home she'd be smashed calling me all the names under the sun telling me I had no home to go to when I got out , then get banged up for 18 hours climbing the walls, was laughing to myself when you said down the Bloc by yourself 23 hours day was thinking that sounds quite nice, it certainly beats being two up with some spice head on the bottom bunk who only lifted his head once every couple of hours & that was only to knock himself out Again, Great Stuff Ricky Top Man 👍👍👍

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@derbyshireopen5857]

Awesome insight into how prison life is Ricky you & some of your mates should go into local schools share your experiences with young people . How can I get a copy of your book?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Cheers mate behindthebarsruthlessfitness.co.uk

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Broadmoor was bad as well

[@ErictheViking-w7q]

Love your videos

[@arboclimber]

great video again Ricky keep the education coming, although i only spent a short time in HMP Liverpool or Walton as it was then i seen first hand how respect works, and it frightened the fuckin life out of me, i was not involved but Somehow i seen it coming. keep them coming pal.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@Lester-hi4ez]

Strangeways is worse too 😂

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Looks a little like Alcatraz 😂

[@paullawson8610]

Cheers Ricky very interesting about the respect thing and not acting like the big man.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@Lester-hi4ez]

Vermin of society 😂

[@johnhartley964]

Brilliant video

[@michellecoates7443]

Amazing how them mice get up in the 4 landings on A wing lol

[@WelshChappie]

Hey Rickey. Bit of a long one this m8, watch a lot of your videos. Im wondering if you know and can explain the difference, either here or in a video, between being an IPP,, and being on life licence. A Friend of mine is on life lincence, sentenced under the old system when he was 16 years old to life "At her Majesties plsasure" (AHMP). Obviousiy, that was before the reform came in and made it mamdatory for all lifers to have min tariffs. It was while he was serving that sentence they brough in the minumum tarrifs and he got given a min tariff of 10 replacing the At her majesties pleasure. If was a low tariff for murder but imo it never should have been murder, but manslaugter which he plead guilty to but CPS refuaed to accept. There was never an intent to kill, and judge who gave the tarrif acknowledged their was provication. Anyway, He served the ten and got out but has been recalled several fimes and is back inside now. He almost missed probation once as he couldnt get there and knew hed be recalled, so i took him over on the back of my motorbike at the time which we laugh about now as he is epileptic, he said "if i have a fit and come off, just carry on leave me there" i was like mate if you start break dancing on the bsck of this bike, we both coming off. Touch wood, we got there and back safely. So, yeah, just wondering if you can explain the difference and also, i know with him, and i would imagine IPP parole is similar and that, for example, he had an argument with his misses and didnt put a hand on her but was shouting and being aggressive and punched the wall. Police arrestd him, releasd within the 24 hour holding period, rearrested 2 days later on recall. Did 2 and a half years on that as releasd, hes back in now again. Wont learn. I have tried to help him as best i can but can only do so much. Anyway, is there a difference between out on IPP and out on Life Licence? And, do you think the IPP is just another "AHMP" because thetes no set min term, no releade date etc so to me, IPP seems anorher at his magiesties pleasure. AHMP was reaerved only for life sentences. It seems ro me, IPP is the same thing but could be given for range of other crimes too as a senrencing option. IMO, its worse than life as at least you get a set terms or tariff. IPP, AHMP, could be in 6 moth, 6 years, 16, 36, 56, 106 years. I know, bit of a long one mate, but appreciate your time if you do answer. Nice one Ricky. 👍

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

They are basically the same mate, both life license apart from IPP you have a chance to get it removed after 10 yrs in the community, I'll do a video on the different types

[@WelshChappie]

@@Behind-the-bars-tv thanks mate, would help. Can you drop us a link to it here when you do please?

[@KashRegister41]

My Cousin’s both just got 13 years each for machete attacks all over Drugs they’re in more than they’re out…. It’s sad really ones 30 years old and the other is 32 years old. 🙏🏻

[@Lester-hi4ez]

They seem to call themselves the daddy

[@padowado]

Are the tables and chairs bolted down to the floor...otherwise they could be used as weapons Patrick in Ireland

[@1982garyo]

No but the chairs are attached to the tables you couldnt hit any one with the full set up there fair heavy like.....or there the plastic chairs

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

It was actually proper wooden tables and chairs, the table legs where used as weapons sometimes, they've changed them now, they are still wooden but they are all in one so no table legs just panels

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

Quality video, really interesting, thanks Ricky. I can't help but feel that people in the outside world could do with a few lessons in respect and the way to conduct and present themselves. I'd be interested in hearing about the difficulties or differences in dealing with dickheads in everyday life when violence ideally has to be restrained, compared to how things are dealt with in prison. Much respect, all the best.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@markjones1337]

You mean like not being a criminal, being a criminal is extremely disrespectful.

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

@@markjones1337 No, you've completely miss understood what I'm talking about.

[@markjones1337]

@jamesfranklyn8547 no, I understand what you meant, but what you failed to understand is that no crime is respectable.

[@markjones1337]

@jamesfranklyn8547 or in other words, maybe if you crim scum learnt a bit of respect you would not have end up as crim scum.

[@NeilHollis]

I know you will never end up back in side you are a decent guy good luck in the future

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@grantcumming9056]

Ricky hope you don’t mind me asking ? May I ask what the tattoo on your cheek means ?? No need to answer if you would rather not ! Just curious 🤨

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

I've done a video on it before, I'm in process of having it layered off, got it even I was going through a depressing phase after my best friend committed suicide but it also means you've done a long prison sentence

[@grantcumming9056]

Oh I see thank you so much 😊 hope you didn’t think I was being intrusive 👍

[@luckyshamrock7241]

Hello Ricky, brilliant video I've seen videos of USA inmates and they have creative ways of cooking food in their cells. Im curious to know do Uk inmates do the same? Thanks

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

They do yes, I'll make a video on it

[@Bessie66]

Forgive my ignorance but what is a VP wing?

[@kellie5476]

I'm thinking "VP" stands for vulnerable prisoners? Or violent prisoners lol

[@micktaylor9332]

It stands for vulnerable prisoner.

[@paullayden7336]

I was in armley prison Leeds 1996 can you look into what help you get from the prison when cell mates die in there cells I can tell you nothing proof mark applyard die 1996 I got no offer of bereavement councilng like to see if any change

[@djdquk]

Big up brother!

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[@CristinaEvans-w2m]

Australia watching 😊

[@simhthmss]

How are people inside for drug offences treated by other prisoners?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Fine as long as they are ok

[@eddiewatts7792]

Probably more than half the prison population are in for drug or drug related offending

[@andrewcooper3503]

Biggest lad on wing in Lincoln got spooned in Durham and he was open about it.

[@johntyler74]

What's it like when you visit a friend/ relative in prison? Apologies if you have covered this topic before

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

I can do a video on it 💯

[@strikerfromthe3rd]

Big up Ricky

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[@1982garyo]

Your bang on with the taps mate in Doncaster marsh gate you dont have to bang them...they bang when they cut off theres nothing worse when sum ones up all night on the taps on an off its a killer 😂

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@sarahfowler9385]

Can I ask what you did to go to prison

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

There's a video on here explaining it, called "how I ended up in prison at 21 Yr old"

[@REMIii3-d4w]

Imagine your job is to protect fraggles! Fk that

[@TheSeanom]

Chin 'em all Ricky!

[@quietman3234]

That will be willy more, 😂😂

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@Henry.Gaming52]

How long were you in prison for?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Just over 6 years

[@johnb6723]

Taking a chip off another person's plate is a blundery move for certain in any situation.

[@waltermccubbin6717]

Are you just speaking about prisons up north? because there use to be Parkhurst and Albany isle of wight cat A..

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Just the current ones which are Cat.A

[@bigmuller1]

Brilliant....you should be a life skills teacher

[@michellecoates7443]

I like your videos my boyfriend said in Durham in the early 1990s they serial killers body Mary Ann cotton why building the new kitchen in Durham that sits in the exercise yard.

[@johnb6723]

Banging on the taps don't do the taps any good anyway, quite apart from the disturbance it causes the other prisoners.

[@NeilHollis]

I think prison should do the same as USA with trouble some teenagers they spend 24 hours in prison I think

[@rob1615]

Yes I totally agree with you taking food off someone else's plate is a sign of disrespect and more or less just saying he doesn't give a fuck and he obviously doesn't give a thought of what this other person thinks he deserves to be taught a lesson super content and one of the best going

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[@ray.shoesmith]

That happens in Australia unless theyre your Mrs or a pissed mate they'll get a punch in the face

[@OldQueer]

There seems to be loads of people being socially disrespectful in public lately. Playing tiktok out loud. Feet on seats. Leaving rubbish etc. Do you reckon society would be better if there was the same level of respect outside that there is in prison?

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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[@susiejones3634]

Absolutely

[@Bessie66]

Surely the “vulnerable” prisoners will get more protection and least likely to get harmed? Maybe should be given a “day pass” in normal prison?

[@michellecoates7443]

Durham was cat A in the 80s and 90s Myra hindley was even in the women’s wing

[@DanielLewis-rf1wl]

Wakefield is not dispersal belmarsh is the 5th wakefield is a lifer centre

[@stevenwest0]

Hi Ricky what happens to your bills and property when you go to prison. Ive read you still pay council tax and the banks try to bankrupt you? Cheers

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

You lose it if it's council house, if it's your own you still have to pay

[@iainmclaughlan1557]

@@Behind-the-bars-tvyou still pay Council Tax when you are in prison?

[@sonny2593]

Hi mate I was wonderin, how do gays get treated in prison these days? Are they targeted and beaten up, is there like a gay wing where its safe for them, or do prisoners not really care? Love the channel mate just subbed 👍

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

Cheers mate, people don't really care tbh

[@CarlBland-tn1jo]

They get bummed

[@dmck7347]

Walker. Lol

[@alexzrnic3139]

I enjoy all your videos that I watched so far, just out of curiosity which prison is displayed in the background?

[@Dissident82]

Or when they use the toilet seat with their feet to kick it up 🙄 I think some of them feel they need to do everything with aggression to ‘warn’ off anyone when what they actually do is bring shit their way because you can't act in there.

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[@1979jon]

Wakefield probably one the worse

[@XTh3Joker25X]

So basically you the small fish in the big sea full of sharks when you go to the maximum security prison and don't be an idiot be mature and do as you are told

[@saschatrade1678]

Jack the ripper was not a paedo

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

The Yorkshire ripper

[@davekennedy6315]

If my missus picked food off my plate she'd been gettin opened up, let alone a dirty junkie! Seriously though that is vile, disgusting behaviour in general let alone doing that to someone you don't even know. I find it truly baffling why anyone would go into prison and not spare a thought for the others inside with you. A lot of this is just simple common sense to anyone raised properly. But I suppose the problems come with different cultures and their natural lack of respect or those with a permanent chip on their shoulder? The ones that think that because they were running a bit of White and Dark about town that qualifies them as 'Gangsta'?

[@SlamSlungBC]

Top video, excellently explained, and gives a fantastic insight into that type of environment.

[@Behind-the-bars-tv]

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