British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld - Season 2

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Liverpool

1 - Liverpool

Air Date: 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.

Birmingham

2 - Birmingham

Air Date: 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.

Northern Ireland

3 - Northern Ireland

Air Date: June 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.

Essex

4 - Essex

Air Date: June 14, 2015

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

Live By The Sword

5 - Live By The Sword

Air Date: June 21, 2015

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

Die By The Sword

6 - Die By The Sword

Air Date: June 28, 2015

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

My Generation

7 - My Generation

Air Date: July 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.

Cons to Icons

8 - Cons to Icons

Air Date: July 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