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British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

  • 2014 – 2015
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary · Crime
  • 2 seasons
  • 6.2/10

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.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2015

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  1. E1. Liverpool

    May 24, 2015

    The series exploring Britain's criminal underworld returns, beginning with profiles of Liverpool-based gangsters Stephen 'the Devil' French and Boris Boszomenyi.

  2. E2. Birmingham

    May 31, 2015

    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.

  3. E3. Northern Ireland

    Jun 7, 2015

    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.

  4. E4. Essex

    Jun 14, 2015

    Focusing on renowned villains Eddie and Billy Blundell, this episode also delves into the murky world of rave culture.

  5. E5. Live By The Sword

    Jun 21, 2015

    Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have somewhat unwittingly surrounded themselves by criminals, including Phil Berriman.

  6. E6. Die By The Sword

    Jun 28, 2015

    Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have unintentionally surrounded themselves with criminals.

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