British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

Season 2

8 episodes · May 24, 2015

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  • S2E1

    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.

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  • S2E2

    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.

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  • S2E3

    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.

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  • S2E4

    Essex

    Jun 14, 2015

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

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  • S2E5

    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.

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  • S2E6

    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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  • S2E7

    My Generation

    Jul 5, 2015

    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.

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  • S2E8

    Cons to Icons

    Jul 12, 2015

    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

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