2009–2009 · Sky Showcase · Ended
This series will document what life is like at Portland Young Offenders Institution in Dorset and follow Ian's work to help the inmates create their own football academy to play in, instilling them with a sense of pride, achievement and motivating them towards a better future. They will also be taught essential life skills and given positive role models as an example of how their futures can be changed for the better.
Monday at 22:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E06 · Episode 6
2009-10-12
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Episode 1
2009-09-07 · 60 min
Episode 2
2009-09-14 · 60 min
Episode 3
2009-09-21 · 60 min
Episode 4
2009-09-28 · 60 min
Episode 5
2009-10-05 · 60 min
Episode 6
2009-10-12 · 60 min
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