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British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

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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.

Season 1, 6 Episodes

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Glasgow

Bernard O’Mahoney begins his journey in Glasgow. Bernie meets the city’s first Godfather of crime, Walter Noval, former leader of the XYY gang, who discussed Glasgow’s underworld during the 1950s and ‘60s.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Manchester

One of Manchester's most infamous gangs was “The Quality Street Gang”. The gang was well known for sending the Krays 'packing' from Manchester when the infamous brothers tried to expand their operation Northwards.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - London

With a history rich in criminal activity, England's capital gives Bernie the chance to meet numerous 'faces' that have shaped London's colourful past, as well as present day names.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Newcastle

Tyneside's gangland capital was immortalised in the Michael Caine film Get Carter, based on the life of Dennis Stafford. Bernie meets Stafford, who talks of Newcastle's past.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Your Money or Your Life?

Your Money or Your Life?,

The 70s and 80s saw a change in activity for criminal fraternities. Following the sentencing of the Krays, many gangs turned to armed robbery. Villains saw the banks and armoured cars that transported huge amounts of cash as relatively easy pickings.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Goodfellas?

In the final episode of the series, Bernie attempts to answer the age old question: "Does crime pay?" For many 'faces,' the initial thrill of fast money and high rewards leads to decades of violence, prison life, personal destruction and loss of life.

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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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