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British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

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British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld Season 2, Episode 8: Cons to Icons

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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 Watch British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld Season 2, Episode 8 Cons to Icons in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld Season 2, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

8 episodes
1

Liverpool

The series exploring Britain's criminal underworld returns, beginning with profiles of Liverpool-based gangsters Stephen 'the Devil' French and Boris Boszomenyi.
2

Birmingham

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.
3

Northern Ireland

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.
4

Essex

Focusing on renowned villains Eddie and Billy Blundell, this episode also delves into the murky world of rave culture.
5

Live By The Sword

Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have somewhat unwittingly surrounded themselves by criminals, including Phil Berriman.
6

Die By The Sword

Bernard O'Mahoney explores the injustices suffered by those who have unintentionally surrounded themselves with criminals.
7

My Generation

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.
8

Cons to Icons

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