British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld
Villains, gangsters or Faces as they prefer to be called, are the men, gang and family members who have made headlines over the past 50 years for all the wrong reasons. Some are household names: the Krays, the Richardsons, Paul Ferris, Frankie Fraser, Arthur Thompson and Vic Dark. Many you will not recognise, but the mere mention of these people has struck fear into individuals and entire communities. Despite their notoriety, the faces of Britain s most feared criminals remain largely unknown. That is until now. British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld gives a unique insider's insight into these men. Presented by Bernard O Mahoney, best-selling true crime author and former member of the Essex Boys Firm, Britain s most infamous and influential faces are interviewed for the first time, many of whom have never appeared on camera before.
Episodes
The series exploring Britain's criminal underworld returns, beginning with profiles of Liverpool-based gangsters Stephen 'the Devil' French and Boris Boszomenyi.
An insight into the crimes of the Peaky Blinders, the Birmingham-based gang that eventually forged ties with the Krays as part of the flourishing gang culture of the 1960s.
An insight into how the cessation of open hostilities between Unionist and Nationalists factions in Northern Ireland led to an underground war between militant groups.
Focusing on renowned villains Eddie and Billy Blundell, this episode also delves into the murky world of rave culture.
Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have somewhat unwittingly surrounded themselves by criminals, including Phil Berriman.
Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have unintentionally surrounded themselves with criminals.
Bernard O'Mahoney looks at the effect of time on gangs and their origins, from bikers to Irish travellers, as their roots are dying out with every new generation.
In the final episode of the series, Bernard O'Mahoney explores the minefield that is the media and how its influence has been used to build celebrities out of men, without checking facts. Is it possible to create a gangland persona based purely on a false reputation built by the press? Yes, but there are certain to be extremely costly consequences
