London’s Old Bailey becomes the scene of the criminal celebrity trial of the century. Flash bulbs pop and crowds gasp as the gory details of the Krays’ murderous empire are revealed to an enthralled public.
Loyalties are tested to the limit and old oaths are broken. Detective Nipper Reads' career is on the line; but for those who dare to give evidence - the ... Show More
Sep 2022
Bonnie and Clyde Part 1: Star-crossed Lovers
It’s the early 1930s. In Dallas, Texas, under the Trinity River viaduct - life is hard. They call it the Devil’s Back Porch. Amongst the tents and wagons, the dispossessed scrap it out for survival. Here, kids grow up mean. So it’s no surprise when young Clyde Barrow strays into ... Show More
46m 15s
Sep 2022
Bonnie and Clyde Part 2: Ride or Die
It’s April 1933. In Joplin, Missouri, a routine stakeout erupts into chaos under the suburban streetlights. Gunfire cracks the night as Bonnie Parker unleashes a hail of bullets from her oversized machine gun, buying time for Clyde Barrow and the gang to ram their way to freedom. ... Show More
46 m
Oct 2022
10. Killing for the Koh-i-Noor
Divide and rule, a man described as Brian Blessed but ‘with a bigger, bushier, blacker beard’, and a whole lot of regicide. Join Anita and William as they continue to take us through the rip-roaring history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
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58m 7s
Sep 2025
The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet: Part One
When the gems in a priceless royal treasure are stolen from a wealthy banker’s study, Sherlock must navigate through the halls of wealth and privilege where family loyalty means nothing, reputation is everything, and no one is who they seem. Within this web of deceit, a truth awa ... Show More
36m 16s