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To Britain's criminal underworld

Behind a rich culture, natural beauty and diverse history, Ireland has a dark undercurrent of crime. Ex gang member and best selling true crime writer, Bernard O'Mahoney shines a light on the Irish underworld. With exclusive access to leading gangsters he discovers that there is more to these crimes than meets the eye. He reveals the extreme violence and the effects of poverty that lead to devastating consequences.

On December 6th 1995, three memebers of the notorious Essex Boys firm were brutally executed in the most infamous gangland murders in British history. Many believe Jack Whomes and Micheal Steele were wrongly convicted of crime, and the myths and speculation surrounding the murders have continued to grow. Following the investigation, a new generation of Essex Boys emerged to take over, continuing the bloodshed for years to come.

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.

Bernard O’Mahoney takes the helm once again as he interviews some of the most notorious ‘faces’ in recent history, taking the viewer on a brand-new journey that brings the story of crime up to date. The best-selling true-crime author and former Essex Boys gang member travels to Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin and Essex and guides us through tales of drugs, gangs, political terrorism and, ultimately, consequences.

Ronnie and Reggie Kray remain two of the most infamous criminals in British history. Legends to many, their fame was built on a fearsome reputation and almost mythical celebrity-like status, but who were the real Kray twins? Born and brought up in the East End of London, the Krays became involved in petty crime at an early age, and their dark and violent temperaments soon became apparent when Ron and Reg became embroiled in all aspects of crime including armed robbery, protection rackets and assault.