Parkhurst was merged with nearby Albany Prison in 1995 to become HMP Isle of Wight. In exclusive extracts from his book, David recalls some of the most memorable moments from inside its walls.

Former prison officer Phil Currie, who was on duty at Parkhurst on the night of the escape, remembered Williams as a "nutty professor." Speaking to podcaster James English he said: "He was very ...

The controversial proposal by Sir David Ramsbotham follows a full inspection of Parkhurst -currently a category B training prison - made last November. In the report compiled by Sir David and his ...