Series synopsis
Behind Bars: Sex, Bribes and Murder is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC iPlayer on October 27, 2025. It was created by Mobeen Azhar.
An investigation into a viral prison sex tape leads journalist Mobeen Azhar to discover an illicit prison economy fuelled by inappropriate relationships, coercion and contraband.
Premise
An investigation into a viral prison sex tape leads journalist Mobeen Azhar to discover an illicit prison economy fuelled by inappropriate relationships, coercion and contraband.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | October 27, 2025 | October 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After a video featuring a female prison officer and an inmate having sex inside HMP Wandsworth goes viral, journalist Mobeen Azhar begins an investigation into what happened and why. |
October 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When news breaks of a prison governor being jailed for a relationship with a gang boss, Mobeen Azhar becomes determined to uncover the true extent of criminal influence inside our prisons. |
October 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC iPlayer |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 27, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 27, 2025 |
| Status | continue |