Gethin’s early life included time spent in care, and years spent going in and out of prison. Now in his forties, he runs his own successful business.

Hardly a day goes by without headlines reminding us of the huge challenges facing the UK’s prison service. The system depends on having the right staffing and the right resources in place. But it also depends on prisoners being able to develop – and sustain – positive relationships.

Rachel O’Brien talks to ‘Tom’ – not his real name – who although still young, has spent nearly half of his life inside.

Despite some fantastic governors and staff, the prison service is still under acute pressure due to cuts in funding and staffing. Ironically, the officer due to join us for this episode was unable to do so because of an incident in the prison where he now works.

Rachel talks to ‘Tom’ about the nature of prisoners’ relationships with frontline staff, and whether or not the prison system is enabling positive connections to flourish.

The accelerating pace of political and economic change can be disorienting – but, for some, change isn’t happening fast enough.

Matthew Taylor talks to Tim Jackson about the big dilemma in sustainability

Matthew Taylor talks to Kate Pickett co-author of ‘The Spirit Level’

Matthew Taylor talks to Geoff Mulgan about his book ‘Connexity’

Matthew Taylor talks to David Willetts about intergenerational inequality.

In the final episode in our Work Shift series, Matthew Taylor explores the characteristics of Good Work, how this compares with peoples’ working lives today and whether we could make all work Good Work in the 21st century.

Login, complete gigs, get paid. The “gig economy” promises to deliver flexible working, efficiency and consumer convenience but some platforms may be dodging their responsibilities as employers. How should they be regulated? And can their benefits be combined with fair and decent work?