The Stacey Dooley Investigates Collection Season 11 Episode 4 Locked Up With Lifers

In season 11 episode 4 of The Stacey Dooley Investigates Collection, titled "Locked Up With Lifers," Stacey Dooley delves into the lives of some of the UK's most notorious criminals serving life sentences in prison. Dooley gains access to three different prisons across England to talk to convicted murderers and hear their side of the story.

In the first prison, Dooley meets Mark - a self-proclaimed 'model prisoner' who has been in jail for 18 years. Mark explains how he is a completely different person to the individual that committed the crime and talks about the progress he has made since being behind bars. Dooley then visits the prison's segregation unit where she meets another high-profile prisoner who is serving time for a different crime. The experience is intense as the man shows no remorse for his crime and Dooley finds herself feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable.

The second prison that Dooley visits is a maximum-security facility that houses some of the most dangerous criminals in the country. Dooley talks to prisoners who have been convicted of some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, from multiple murders to attacks on children. The inmates discuss the environment within the prison and how they have learned to survive in such a brutal environment.

Dooley's final stop is a women's prison where she meets a woman who has been in jail for 14 years for her involvement in a murder case. The woman talks about her life before prison and discusses how she feels a sense of belonging within the prison community. Dooley also talks to former prisoners who have been released after serving their life sentences. The former prisoners speak openly about their struggles of readjusting to life outside after spending so many years behind bars.

Throughout the episode, the focus is very much on the emotions that the prisoners experience whilst serving their life sentences. Dooley is seen trying to understand these emotions while also maintaining her objectivity and steering clear of making moral judgments. This episode is thought-provoking and provides insight into a subject that is often left unexplored. It's clear that once a person is convicted of a crime and is serving a life sentence, the world as they knew it has changed forever. The show does an excellent job of conveying this message.

Overall, The Stacey Dooley Investigates Collection season 11 episode 4, "Locked Up With Lifers," is a powerful exploration of life behind bars for those serving life sentences. The show provides a unique perspective on the emotions and experiences of inmates, providing insight and food for thought for viewers. The episode is well-crafted and an emotional rollercoaster that highlights the complexity of the issue of life sentences and the people whose lives are affected by them.