R J Emery has been in more police stations than an easily catchable criminal. Definitely more than is medically advisable. Seventeen years observing those behind bars has taught him a lot about the plight of the regular offender, it's given him more lessons in life than he cares to mention, and it's shown him how difficult and complicated policing has become.

He is a London boy who has been living in North Yorkshire for 12 years, so still only a visitor! Has a deep interest in how people react and deal with challenges under extreme pressure.

As a nurse of 27 years, R J Emery began his career in Accident and Emergency in London, and then caring for people with severe disabling conditions in their own homes. He then moved to working in custody, and has seen significant changes over the last decade.

What’s in the foil you may ask: it is a cake made by one of the best Appropriate Adults out there. Lemon Drizzle.