Gangster
By BBC Radio 5 Live
How did a small-time carpenter with a minor and fumbled role in a 1963 violent heist become Britain's most famous fugitive and - for many - an unlikely folk hero?
From gangland tea boy to Brazilian playboy, this series recounts the controversial rollercoaster life of Ronnie Biggs in his own words, through previously unheard recordings.
Actor Daniel Mays, who portrayed the Great Train Robber in a major ITV drama, hosts the podcast, marking the 25th anniversary of Biggs' return to Britain to face justice after 36 years on the run.
Latest episode
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Introducing Gangster: The Story of Paul Massey
The rise and fall of underworld boss Paul Massey. A story of murder, drugs and gang wars. -
Paul Massey: 1. Made in Salford
Paul Massey rises from teenage tearaway to being labelled the Mr Big of Salford. -
Paul Massey: 2. Code of Silence
Paul Massey makes a move on the Hacienda and delivers his own brand of street justice. -
Paul Massey: 3. Steak Night
A night out changes Paul Massey's life forever. A rival has to be dealt with. -
Paul Massey: 4. The Serpent
Massey has political ambitions. The police are out to get their man. A gang war erupts. -
Paul Massey: 5. The Assassination
An assassin lays in wait. The violent aftermath leaves an innocent victim badly injured. -
Introducing Gangster: The Story of the Black Widow
The story of the Black Widow, Linda Calvey - the UK’s most notorious female gangster. -
The Black Widow: 1. Spinning the Web
East End girl Linda Calvey becomes a widow when her husband is killed by armed police. -
The Black Widow: 2. A Widow's Vow
Newly widowed Linda makes a graveside vow to carry on Mickey's criminal work. -
The Black Widow: 3. Cops and Robbers
Linda makes good on her promise and does her first armed robbery.