Whilst in HMP Durham, Ric Renton learned to read and write. He tells his story to North East audiences at the Live Theatre

He had a troubled upbringing that led to him spending his young adulthood in prison

18 November 2022

13 minutes

This clip is from

Gilly Hope on BBC Radio Newcastle—17/11/2022

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