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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Inmates will get less porridge and other favourites after prison menu overhaul
New guidance published as part of the Prisons Policy Framework says catering teams should avoid cooking the same dish more than once a month – so there'll likely be less gruel on offer Lags will get less porridge after a shake up of prison menus. New guidance says catering teams should avoid cooking the same dish more than once a month – so there'll likely be less gruel on offer. Bosses hope expanding inmates' culinary horizons will boost mental health and improve behaviour. The plans, part of the Food in Prisons Policy Framework, recommend staff sample meals each day to ensure quality is top notch. And protected groups like transgender prisoners and different religious communities must be given special provisions. It comes after a man called 999 for 'his own protection' - then ended up jailed himself. A government document said the changes are backed by scientific evidence and academic studies, and will 'protect the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people in prison.' It adds: 'The policy aims to contribute to lowering internal tension within the prison environment, so as to maintain the levels of overall safety and security.' Cons regularly moan of poor jail nosh. One wrote in a column for prison paper Inside Time: 'It is absolutely disgusting with no protein whatsoever – all we get is a small sausage roll or a scruffy piece of processed meat which is wafer thin. Where is your balanced diet that grown men like me are supposed to get? 'No five-a-day fruit or veg, just 220ml milk. It's not enough. Battersea Dogs Home gets more of an allowance than we do. 'Schools get more than we do. We who don't have family to send in money to support us have to suffer. We can't possibly buy any food items on the few pounds we are paid. Government rules state prisoners must be given three meals a day, including at least one 'substantial hot' option. Porridge was the title of the seminal 1970s jail sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale. The move comes as bosses look for innovative ways to cut re-offending. In a pioneering scheme at HMP The Mount in Bovingdon, Herts, inmates act as in-house assistant chaplains. Jailbirds who successfully make the leap of faith will bag a level 4 higher education certificate in theology from Westminster Theological College. Another project sees young offenders encouraged to try their hand at angling on the banks of a lake in the grounds of HMP Wetherby in West Yorkshire. Inmates and staff have helped to 'landscape' the lake, which is said to be fully stocked with fish. And at category C HMP Isis in Thamesmead, south east London, inmates can train as barbers. If followed elsewhere, it could see thousands of lags handed scissors, razors and brushes. Cons are even getting lessons on how to make small talk with customers, pick the correct hair dye and treat scalps.
The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. 2 Sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning - pictured Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and David Jason Credit: UK TV 2 The sitcom followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker Credit: Scope Features It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville ( Read More on TV Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Most read in News TV ITVX was asked to comment.
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning - pictured Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and David Jason Credit: UK TV 2 The sitcom followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker Credit: Scope Features It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings. ITVX was asked to comment.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. 2 2 It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Unassuming corner shop was seen by millions on classic 70s sitcom – but would you recognise it?
It was earmarked for demolition before campaigners saved it in 2008 HOUSE ABOUT THAT Unassuming corner shop was seen by millions on classic 70s sitcom – but would you recognise it? A CORNER shop from a classic 70s sitcom went under the hammer last year and is now an unassuming home. The building quietly sits in the Balby suburb of Doncaster in South Yorkshire. Advertisement 5 What used to be a tourist hotspot is now a quiet building Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 5 Ronnie Barker seen in the sitcom Open All Hours Credit: Alamy 5 Many passersby would not know it used to be famous Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk It went under the hammer with a guide price of £150,000, before selling for £145,000 in October. It's likely that those living next-door have no idea that the building was once on one of Britain's most iconic TV shows. Open All Hours, which aired in 1976, ran for four seasons. It was rated the eighth best sitcom in the country in 2004. Advertisement The show ran from 1976 to 1985 and had 17 million viewers a week at its peak. Created by Roy Clarke, the plot followed Albert Arkwright, who runs a grocery shop in Doncaster's Balby and is in love with Nurse Gladys, who lives opposite his shop. But Gladys rejects his proposals as she has to look after her ill mother. The fictional shop owned by Arkwright - played by Ronnie Barker - used a residential property for exterior shots. Advertisement After the show ended, the building went up for auction but failed to sell. It was earmarked for demolition before campaigners saved it in 2008. The property was then concerned into a unisex hairdressers, called the Beautique hair salon. Auctioneers hoped that the property's TV history would attract plenty of bidders when it went to auction on October 16 with a guide price of £150,000. Advertisement The building came with two self-contained flats on the upper floor and boasts an annual rent of £16,440 when fully let. Film crews moved in for weeks at a time for each series of Open All Hours. The end-terrace on Lister Avenue in Balby, less than a mile from Doncaster city centre, became a tourist attraction over the years. But now, those passing by would never guess at the house's history and fame. Advertisement 5 Ronnie Barker as A E Arkwright, co-stars Lynda Baron (Nurse Gladys) and David Jason (Arkwright's nephew/assisstant Granville) outside the shop Credit: PA 5 The outside of the shop was iconic during the show's peak popularity Credit: Alamy
