
A prisoner is found dead in his cell and his death is regarded as suspicious. A riot follows and virtually destroys the prison, after two 'lifers' were questioned about the death. Helen Hewitt, who is deputy Governor of a female prison, is requested to become part of an investigation team looking into the mysterious death. Helen is offered the job of the Governor of the prison when the current governor is sacked. She uncovers cover-ups and she strives harder to get the truth.
A prisoner is found dead in his cell and his death is regarded as suspicious. A riot follows and virtually destroys the prison, after two 'lifers' were questioned about the death. Helen Hewitt, who is deputy Governor of a female prison, is requested to become part of an investigation team looking into the mysterious death. Helen is offered the job of the Governor of the prison when the current governor is sacked. She uncovers cover-ups and she strives harder to get the truth.
Barfield Prison is given 60 million pounds to rebuild it after the riot. The prison is currently vulnerable, due to the helicopter wires being taken down due to the damage caused by the riot. A prisoner, Maynard, begins to plan his escape from prison. Meanwhile, another prisoner escapes, but he is then seen by Helen running back to the prison and she learns that he was a long distance running champion and she arranges for him to have regular training. While the prison is sorting out the problems of some of the prisoners, they are unprepared for Maynard and another prisoner to attempt their escape.