Crime
Station:
Sky History (GB)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2025-11-04
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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.
There is no Next Episode of Original Gangsters with Sean Bean planned.
S1E2 - Al Capone
The 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.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Stephanie St Clair
Forcefully 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.
Air Date: 18 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Billy Hill & the Krays
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.
Air Date: 25 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)