Behind Bars: Worlds Toughest Prisons

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Crime journalist Paul Connolly goes to the world's toughest prisons to experience the harsh conditions, the claustrophobia of the overcrowded cells and the severe discipline.

Lepoglava, Croatia: Episode Image
Episode 2Lepoglava, Croatia

The most heavily-guarded prison in Croatia. The country's 500 most dangerous criminals serve their sentences here - and every day the struggle for survival begins anew. (S4 Ep2)

Taichung Men's Prison, Taiwan: Episode Image
Episode 3Taichung Men's Prison, Taiwan

Taichung Men's Prison is the toughest in Taiwan, housing some of the country's most dangerous criminals and operating a system of "progressive correctional treatment". (S4 Ep3)

Rahova Prison, Romania: Episode Image
Episode 4Rahova Prison, Romania

The high-security facility on the outskirts of Bucharest houses the most dangerous criminals, including murderers, rapists and human traffickers. Escape is near impossible. (Ep4)

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