Channel 4 has decided to cancel the BAFTA-nominated reality TV show 'Banged Up: Stars Behind Bars' after its first successful series, despite plans for a potential second season and a women's edition. The show featured celebrities experiencing prison life at HMP Shrewsbury alongside ex-convicts, gaining critical acclaim and popularity with viewers. Producers were shocked by the network's choice, hinting at financial motives behind the cancellation. The series, described as a 'one-off social experiment,' received praise for its authenticity and impact, ultimately losing the reality award to Netflix's 'Squid Game: The Challenge.'