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S2 E5 Live By The Sword

Documentary

15+

44m

31 Dec 2014

Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have unwittingly surrounded themselves with criminals. Do these people always deserve the harsh legal consequences and should society turn its back on them for their mistakes?

Season 2, 8 Episodes

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Liverpool

The famous port's wealthy history has inextricably contributed to its prosperous underworld, wherein the likes of Charlie Seiga, Curtis Warren and Shaun Smith thrived.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Birmingham

Examining the notorious Peaky Blinders, the flourishing gang culture in the sixties with links to the Krays, and how this culture continues today.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Alternative Ulster

Alternative Ulster,

We cross the Irish Sea and the stories take a more political turn. Specifically we explore the infiltration of drugs into Ireland, and the relationship between terrorists, politicians and organised crime.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Essex

Welcome to Essex. With a huge club scene and an entrepreneurial spirit, it was a natural breeding ground for new and old criminals alike. Bernard O'Mahoney explores the consequences for what became one of Britain's most notorious criminal hotbeds.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Live By The Sword

Live By The Sword,

Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have unwittingly surrounded themselves with criminals. Do these people always deserve the harsh legal consequences and should society turn its back on them for their mistakes?

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Die By The Sword

Die By The Sword,

Continuing from episode 5, Bernard O'Mahoney explores the potential injustices suffered by those who have unwittingly surrounded themselves with criminals.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - My Generation

Bernard O'Mahoney looks at the effect of time on gangs and their reputations. Whether it be organised motorcycle groups or Irish travellers, the roots are dying out with every new generation, but how does this affect the older, more traditional members?

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Cons to Icons

In the final episode, Bernard O'Mahoney explores the media’s influence on creating celebrities out of criminals. Is it possible to create a gangland persona based purely on false headlines? Yes, but there are certain to be consequences...

Details

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

Documentary

15+

2 Seasons

44m

Villains, gangsters or Faces as they prefer to be called, are the men, gangs and family members who have made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Featuring the Krays, the Richardsons, Frankie Fraser, Arthur Thompson and Vic Dark.

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