Original Gangsters with Sean Bean
2025 · Sky History · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Billy Hill & the Krays
Wed, 26 Nov, 8:00 am
The actor examines notorious criminal Billy Hill, who indulged in smuggling, protection rackets and extreme violence. Plus, the extreme violence of twins Ronald Kray and Reginald Kray, who were involved in murder, armed robbery, arson, protection rackets, gambling and assaults.
About
From Al Capone, to the real Peaky Blinders, from The Krays twins to the Queen of Harlem, each episode of Original Gangsters will see the legendary actor Sean Bean take a deep dive through a rogues' gallery of some of the most notorious criminals in history to separate the fact from the fiction, as we find out what they mean to us today and just why they were the original gangsters.
This series will fuse cinematic reenactment, expert talking head interviews and the latest technology to bring these infamous characters to life, like never before. We will hear from some of the world's leading experts and the people who knew them personally to find out from them just what made each of these extraordinary characters tick.
Episodes
- E01
Peaky Blinders
Wed, 5 Nov· 60 minThis episode focuses on the Peaky Blinders. Although the gang is fictional, it is loosely based on a real urban youth gang active in the city from the 1880s to the 1920s. Featuring cinematic re-enactment and expert talking-head interviews to bring these infamous characters to life, like never before.
- E02
Al Capone
Wed, 12 Nov· 60 minThe actor shines the spotlight on Al Capone, Alcatraz's most famous resident, who basically created the gangster archetype seen on screen - and the streets. Outside of being a mobster, Capone had a complex personal life with his own inner struggles, including feeling intense shame over his facial scars.
- E03
Stephanie St Clair
Wed, 19 Nov· 60 minForcefully ruling Harlem's numbers rackets with an iron fist, facing off against all rivals and surviving assassination attempts. Sean Bean recounts the life of Stephanie St Clair.
- E04
Billy Hill & the Krays
Wed, 26 Nov· 60 minThe actor examines notorious criminal Billy Hill, who indulged in smuggling, protection rackets and extreme violence. Plus, the extreme violence of twins Ronald Kray and Reginald Kray, who were involved in murder, armed robbery, arson, protection rackets, gambling and assaults.
Cast
Sean Bean
Sean Bean