British Gangsters!

Jay Darkmoore

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:28:41 GMT

Jay Darkmoore had nearly 10 years in front line policing. He talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about life on the front line, two tier policing, police brutality, social media arrests & why police have lost a lot of trust with the public! Controversial and informative Jay is now a best selling author who speaks through brutal experience! Fascinating stuff!

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The Prison Guv'nor

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:14:35 GMT

Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE spent 27 years in the prison service & she met some of Britain's most notorious criminals including Moors murderer Myra Hindley and serial killer Rose West. She tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' all about her time as The Governor of Wormwood Scrubs - the violence, the drugs, being showered with human excrement & the escape of a prisoner by gunpoint and it's horrendous effect on Prison staff! Always Firm but Fair Vanessa Frake Harris is The Governor!

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Manny 'Bang Bang' Clark

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Unlicensed Boxing & True Crime Legend Manny 'Bang Bang' Clark talks about his brutal criminal life to 'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr. Unlicensed fights, working the doors, 9 years in prison, guarding Ronnie Kray's coffin & sparring the great Lenny McLean! Manny is Bang on Form!

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Jason Hall

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:04:40 GMT

Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters' talk to Jason 'Kid London' Hall known as 'The Nearly Man' of boxing. Jason was always coming second so he decided to change his life & at the age of 19 headed for America to conquer the world ending up sparring with Boxing great 'Floyd Mayweather' for over 4 years & other legends of the ring! Returning to London his life span out of control with him ending up in prison & trying to take his own life on 5 ocassions! This is a story of triumph over despair as Jason has come back & is now on top of life! No longer The Nearly Man!

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Nick Reynolds

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:14:27 GMT

Nick Reynolds son of the legendary Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds and band member of the Alabama 3 known for their track "Woke Up This Morning", used for the opening credits of the TV series 'The Sopranos' talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr about his Dad Bruce, a trip to Rio with Roy Shaw & Dave to see Ronnie Biggs, the Dave Courtney & Frank Fraser Row, who got away with the Great Train Robbery, Ronnie Krays funeral & so much more! Part 1 of a series of interviews with Nick! Great Stuff!

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Jimmy 'Two Guns'!

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:21:19 GMT

James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's gangland lawyer and consigliere to Scotland's foremost crime families - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris! Jimmy talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland from 'British Gangsters' about his arrest by the armed response unit for posession of two pistols, being a target of an Underworld hit, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, an attempted murder of a cop and much more!

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Dave Courtney - The Ride's Back On!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:49:56 GMT

Over the last year of his life Gangster Dave Courtney did a series of podcasts with Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' - Dave answers questions from fans and talks abut his pet Peacock on the Run, paying Respects to the Queen, his Mum's 90th birthday, the death of John McVicar, his film 'Hell To Pay', Bare Knuckle Fights in his back garden, doing favours for mates,Trips to Ukraine with Brendan, slagging off Vinnie Jones, his debt collecting days, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser & visiting Ronnie Kray! Funny Stuff!

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Gypsy Joe Smith

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:04:51 GMT

Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' talk to Gypsy Joe Smith about his Unlicensed Boxing career! Joe has had 100's of bare knuckle fights, been to prison, & has had a successful golfing career! He also talks about unlicensed boxing legends: Johnny Frankham, Roy Shaw, Lenny McLean, Jimmy Stockin & Bartley Gorman - Gypsy Joe Smith ia Fighting Man!!

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Joe Pyle

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:56:59 GMT

'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland talk about Joe Pyle who was a Gangland Boss & Unlicensed Boxing Promoter. In this episode his son Joe Pyle Jnr, talks about his relationship with his Father at a Tribute Night at Caesars in Streatham when Joe Snr was fighting illness - we also hear from iconic Crime figures: Fred Foreman, Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds, Infamous Football Hooligan Jason Marriner, Actor Tamer Hassan, Drug Smuggler Howard Marks, Unlicensed Legend Roy Shaw, South London villain Charlie Breaker, Friend of The Krays Steve Wraith, Nick Reynolds - son of Train Robber Bruce, Jimmy Lambrianou of The Lambrianou Crime Family & we also hear from Joe Pyle Jnr & Co Promoter Ricky English about the infamous Unlicensed Fight Nights at Caesars in Streatham.

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Paul Knight - 10 Years in Broadmoor!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:55:59 GMT

Paul Knight was in Broadmoor with Terrorists, Rapists & Murderers for almost 10 years! For the First time since his release Paul goes back to Broadmoor with 'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & BrendanMcGirr! Paul talks about taking people hostage, being tasered, attempted murder, Kate Kray visiting Ronnie Kray & a murder that took place where the victim was stabbed 18 times with a bayonet! Paul also tells us about the inmates he was locked up with including The Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, Robert Napper, Peter Bryant, The Stockwell Strangler & Ian Ball who tried to kidnap Princess Anne!

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Derek Diablo Alvarez

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Derek 'Diablo' Alvarez talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about being a USA Football Hooligan, his fight with Tommy R, skinhead culture, shooting to fame on Vice TV, being in prison, gang fights & much more! He is very entertaining!

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Chris Thrall

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:11:40 GMT

Ex Royal Marine Commando Chris Thrall & author of the bestselling memoir 'Eating Smoke' tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters!' of his time in Hong Kong working the doors for the 14K, Hong Kong’s most ruthless brotherhood - the beatings, the revenge attacks & how he thought he was going to be killed by The Triads!

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Ray Bishop

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:15:48 GMT

Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters' talk to Ray Bishop! Ex armed Robber, people smuggler & Britain's Most Wanted Man, Ray tells the brutal truth of his life outside the law, being banged up in 31 prisons with serial killers like Robert Maudsley! It's real, it's funny, it's the story of redemption from the man who was there & is now a successful businessman! Contains Explicit Language.

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Jon Wedger

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:24:45 GMT

Ex Scotland Yard Whistleblower Jon Wedger talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters' about his personal trauma in the Police, the vile things that take place in an autopsy, almost being killed by a suicide jumper, his problems with authority, interviewing the mother of Baby P & much more! More to come with Jon on other new episodes of 'British Gangsters!'

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38 Years Behind Bars!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' talk to Tony Thompson Ex Police Superintendent about the case of Clive Freeman who is now into his 38th year in prison for a murder he did not commit, convicted on a theory of murder that is now challenged by the world’s most eminent pathologists.His case represents the UK’s longest-running miscarriage of justice, and this year his legal team are launching one last bid for freedom. Clive aged 80 and suffering serious ill health is eligible for parole, but is adamant that he will only leave prison with his conviction overturned and his innocence proven after a promise made years ago to his dying wife! An update on this fascinating case!

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Bernie Fineman

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:55:18 GMT

Bernie Fineman worked with The Krays as a mechanic for all their cars. He gives 'British Gangsters; Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr the inside story of what Ron & Reg were like - how they helped his family & what sort of cars the Krays loved. Knuckle Dusters, Baseball Bats, Iron bars & chains were just some of the items that were kept in the boot & Bernie even found a severed finger! Son of a bare knuckle fighter - his Mother a welder, Bernie had a tough upbringing but soon became an expert on cars & featuring in numerous TV series including: 'Bangla Bangers' , 'Chop Shop', 'Classic Car Rescue' and many more!

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Irish Gangsters!

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:22:27 GMT

London Gangland has been full of Irish heritage Gangsters from Billy Hill to Ray Bishop! - A new Book by Andy Nolan called 'Green Bloods' is out now featuring stories about: The Krays, Billy Hill, Bobby Cummines, Terry Ellis, 'Razor' Smith, The Emmett's & many more! Andy talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters' before his Book Launch! A Must Listen!

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Sacha Wall

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:44:26 GMT

Sacha Wall was an Ex Page 3 Model, London City Broker, Ibiza Agent & DJ - now Istreem co Founder & Presenter - she talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters' about Raving, Hard House, the Underground scene & her time as a Bar Lady at the infamous Raquel's where Leah Betts took Ecstasy. She gives the inside story of her last night at Raquel's surrounded by Police & the Press & her truth on Leah Betts death! If you are into the Rave scene & The Essex Boys this is the podcast for you!

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Michael Showers

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:18:06 GMT

Micheal Showers & his Brother Delroy were known as the 'Drug Lords' of Liverpool. In part one of this interview Michael talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about the savage racism that drove him into his life of crime from armed robberies to drug importation. Michael was known as 'The Godfather' and was instantly recognisable as he drove a white Rolls-Royce around Liverpool - he talks about the brutality of the Police that led to the Toxteth Riots & being sentenced for 20 years for heroin distribution that he denies to this day that he was involved & is still fighting to prove his innocence - a fascinating interview with a charismatic man. Part 2 coming soon

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Sulle Alhaji

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Falklands war veteran Sulle Alhaji of The Paracute Regiment tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' his brutal & inspirational story of the Falklands invasion. In an emotional account he details the battle for Mount Longden, the hand to hand combat, the mines, the grenades & mortar fire! The most riveting account of battle & what it's like to fight for your life from an outstanding heroic soldier! Sulle rose through the ranks overcoming extreme racism to become a Lieutenant Colonel. He served for 40 years & took command of the Army's Youth Outreach Team. He received the honour of having a Troop named after him for the inspiring work he was doing with disadvantaged youths.

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Colin Sutton Detective

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:08:54 GMT

Colin Sutton is one of Britain's most famous Detectives involved in over 30 Murder cases & is now Reform's new crime Czar! As a Senior Investigating Officer he was responsible for capturing murderer Levi Bellfield & The Night Stalker Delroy Grant. He talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about those famous cases, the Tottenham riots, Pc Police & being portrayed on TV by Martin Clunes in the TV series 'Manhunt' - fascinating talk from the man who was there!

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Peter Bleksley

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:05:16 GMT

Undercover Detective Peter Bleksley known for his hard hitting views on TV talks to 'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr about two tier policing, the loss in faith in the police, the public being arrested for Facebook posts, the loss of Free Speech, Policing at the Epping Protests, unfit Police & dancing at the Notting Hill Carnival! He also talks about his life as an Undercover Cop, posing as a hitman & smuggler before ending up in Witness Protection!

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Chris Lambrianou

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:39:36 GMT

Chris Lambrianou Talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan Mcgirr of 'British Gangsters' about the fateful night he got involved with cleaning up the murder of Jack 'The Hat' McVitie by The Krays which resulted in him getting 15 years in Prison. Now a reformed man Chris helps young offenders & does charitable works. Part 2 Coming soon!

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Mad Pete

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:28:02 GMT

Mad Pete was born naughty & became one of Dave Courtney's enforcers dishing out his code of violence to those who deserved it! Debt Collecting, Fighting the Police, having CS Gas sprayed in his face, being attacked with a machete, sticking a gun to a policeman's head, being banged up - Mad Pete has done it all! He talks to Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr of 'British Gangsters! Don't mess with 'Mad' Pete - not one to be missed!

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Terry Wilcock

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:10:54 GMT

Terry Wilcock was in prison with Clive Freeman & has dedicated a huge amount of his time trying to get Clive released. He talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about the case, his time in approved school, his life of crime, a 10 year prison sentence & his new book 'Divine Intervention', Clive Freeman is now in his 80's serving time for a murder he says he did not commit - he has not been a free man for almost 36 years,

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Michael Emmett

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:08:18 GMT

Michael Emmett talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his Life of Chaos! Being arrested at gunpoint for 13 million pound drug smuggling, spending time with Crime Legends, Reg Kray, Fred Foreman & Joe Pyle, his life of addiction & and his redemption through Alpha where prisoners are introduced to Christianity. Michael has since help to introduce this programme into 900 prisons around the world.

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Paul Knight

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:54:42 GMT

Paul Knight spent ten years in Broadmoor alongside Serial Killers, Cannibals & Murderers! He talks to 'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland with Brendan McGirr about attacks on Peter Sutcliffe The Yorkshire Ripper, being inside with Cannibal Peter Bryan who cooked and eat the brain's of his best friend and how Paul saved a solicitor from being killed! Fascinating stories from the man who was there! More to Come!

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Charlie Breaker

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:52:04 GMT

South London Crime Legend Charlie Breaker talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' from Spain! Charlie Breaks Bones! He Breaks Hearts! He Breaks Rules! Charlie has a new book out 'NUFF SAID!' Tales of a South London Villain! Charlie tells Liam & Yvette about his amazing life - a Brixton Boy on the run from the Police, being banged up, the ganja trading world, robbery, violence, The Krays, The Ruchardson's, The Firm & mixing with Joe Pyle, Howard Marx, Roy Shaw, Tony Lambrianou & many more! It's all on British Gangsters!

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Ian Tucker

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:48 GMT

Ian Tucker was Dave Courtney's Right Hand Man & one of Britain's Most Wanted Men - he tells 'British Gangsters' Liam Galvin, Yvette Rowland & Brendan McGirr about the wild times he had with Dave, his years in prison, Nigel Benn's poisoned fish, a showdown on a boat with guns drawn & much more! It's all on 'British Gangsters!'

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Terry Marsh

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:01:03 GMT

Terry Marsh is an undefeated world champion in the light welterweight division. In a rare interview he talks to Liam Galvin and Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his amazing fighting career, winning the European & World title & his 10 months on remand in prison for the shooting he was found totally innocent from. Fascinating & Entertaining Terry gives an insight into the highs & lows of his life - Terry is Undefeated!

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Eric Mason

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:45:53 GMT

Gangland Legend Eric Mason talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his life of crime including approved school, remand homes, borstal, the cat of nine tails, hijacking a lorry, beatings in prison & shoving a bucket of s*it over the infamous Governor Lawton. Eric also talks about the axe attack on him by Frank Fraser, Bank Robberies, The Richardsons & John McVicar! A unique look at a bygone era of brutal crime!

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Micky Theo

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:06:24 GMT

Micky Theo talks to Liam Galvin and Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his fight challenge to John Fury & his Life on the Door! Guns! Knives! CS Gas! & Drive By Shootings! Micky has faced them all including a gang of 15 who turned up to confront him at his club! We find out much more about Micky & relive the time he challenged Big John Fury to a fight! It's all on 'British Gangsters'!

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Dave Courtney

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:53:06 GMT

Dave Courtney ' The Yellow Pages of Crime' was a larger than life Underworld figure and also a good friend of Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters'. Yvette & Liam first met Dave over 20 years ago when filming a documentary 'Mad Frank' about Gangster Frankie Fraser & their friendship continued with 2 dvds 'Dave Courtney's Dodgy Dvd' & 'Dave Courtney - Even Dodgier'. Dave also appeared in 3 of their films and in numerous podcasts. In this Episode of 'British Gangsters' there are 2 interviews with Dave firstly back in 2001 & the second interview in the year of his death. Always entertaining & much missed - here is the legendary Dave Courtney!

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Frank Portinari

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:12:40 GMT

Frank Portinari tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his days on the terraces with Spurs - trips to Millwall, Arsenal, West Ham & QPR, the fights, the away days, donkey jackets, the characters, the buzz & the Top Firms! In Part 2 to follow in the 'British Gangsters' series Frank will talk about the UDA, Prison & trying to assasinate Ken Livingstone! Fascinating stories from a Terrace Legend!

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Peter DeFreitas

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:36:54 GMT

Peter Defreitas is known in the boxing world as Nigel Benn's Manager. He tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' in a brutal honest look at his life about the beatings he suffered, the fights he got involved in, how he built his fearsome reputation, his death hammer, being arrested for murder, life on the door and becoming Nigel Benn's Manager! Peter also hits back at The Essex Boys Rumours & if he really did knock out Tony Tucker, about how much he disliked Gerald McClellan after he told him he wanted to put Nigel Benn & his Dad in a wheelchair! Peter also talks about how he dealt with Don King & how he really doesn't care if people don't like him! Tough stuff from the one & only Peter Defreitas!

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Kelly McLean

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:06:55 GMT

Kelly McLean - daughter of the legendary Hard Man Lenny McLean - gives a brave & powerful interview to Yvette Rowland & Liam Galvin of 'British Gangsters' about her mental health issues & life growing up with her Mum & Dad. This is a very personal account of the ups & downs of her amazing life & living in the shadow of her legendary Father Unlicensed Boxing Legend Lenny McLean - as Kelly says' I'm strong, powerful & unstoppable!'

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Jimmy Stockins

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:13:28 GMT

Legendary bare knuckle fighter Jimmy Stockins talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his hundreds of bare knuckle fights, his time in prison & his views on today's fighters! Jimmy also hits back at the Dodge Woodall podcast with Henry Francis & gives his view about what was said about him and Jimmy isn't happy! A fascinating interview with a streetfighting legend!

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Ronnie Field

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:57:06 GMT

Ronnie Field is one of the last of the Old School Gangsters! Son of a safeblower he became an armed robber, worked with Crime Legend Joe Pyle and served 22 years in prison. Ronnie is joined by Brendan McGirr & tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about being greeted by The Krays on arrival on one of his sentences, being arrested with Charlie Kray, gardening with Charles Bronson & having his life saved by Dave Courtney after he had a heart attack in a prison brawl!

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Toby Von Judge

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:35:37 GMT

2 larger than life characters talk to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters'. Firstly Film Director Michael Winner famous for the vigilante 'Death Wish' Films followed by Toby Von Judge an associate of The Krays! Toby talks about 'Mad' Frankie Fraser, The Richardsons, Charlie Kray, Jack 'The Hat' McVitie,The Pope,The Mafia & even The Columbians! Fascinating stuff!

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Paul Stansby

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:05:25 GMT

Paul Stansby speaks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about the brutal murder of his Brother & how he wanted revenge against the killers. In this honest & brave interview he talks about the senseless act of violence that caused such pain within his family. He also talks about his 7 day search for the killers & the serious havoc he caused & how revenge was not the right path. Now a passionate crusader against knife crime Paul tells us about his tough upbringing, going to 100 schools & how fighting was his normal way of life. Brave & uncompromising Paul Stansby has gone through painful tragedy but won't give up honouring his brother's life in his fight against knife crime.

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Matt Legg

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:53:49 GMT

Matt Legg talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' about his brutal life, fighting the Police, meeting 'The Guv'nor' Norman Buckland in Woodhill Prison, unlicensed fights, standing up to bullies and much more! Featuring 'Big' Joe Egan & Norman 'The Guv'nor' Buckland.

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Flanagan

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:51:56 GMT

Flanagan is an Ex Page 3 Model and actress who tells Yvette Rowland and Liam Galvin of 'British Gangsters' about her relationship with The Krays! How she became the hairdresser for Ron & Reg's Mother Violet & how Ron took a fancy to her boyfriend! Really interesting insights into The Krays by the woman who knew them best!

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Stilks!

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:37:49 GMT

Stellakis Stylianou known as Stilks talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland from 'British Gangsters' about his 32 years on the door, the drugs, the violence, Kate Kray, being in 'Hard Bastards' & a fall out with his business partner where he tried to bite his finger off! Stilks is Britan's Hardest Doorman!

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Paul Stockton

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:41:38 GMT

Paul Stockton made his criminal decisions based on the Occult - he tells his brutal story to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters'.He talks Skinheads, Street Fights, Debt Collecting, Running the Doors. Prison, Guns, Being Rammed by the Police, Smuggling and his addiction! And that's just Part 1!

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Darren Gee

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:13:23 GMT

Darren Gee is known for his criminal past & hard hitting views but there is another side to Darren which we rarely see. In this interview Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of British Gangsters try to find the man behind the persona - Darren talks about his brutal childhood, the physical & mental abuse he suffered, the violence of the drug wars & the trauma he has gone through since his release. This is a different Darren Gee to the man we have seen before!

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Dominic Negus

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:46:13 GMT

Domin Negus calls himself 'infamous' and he is! From being a Hard Man Enforcer featured on 'Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men' and having to face 3 armed men who wanted to kill him to headbutting Audley Harrison, Dominic is a well known 'Face' both in and out of the Ring! At 53 he is still fighting now bare-nuckle after years of Unlicensed Fights for the IBA. Recently back in the headlines for challenging John Fury he talks to Liam Galvin before another Unlicensed Fight at The Circus Tavern - another hard hitting & insightful episode of ' British Gangsters' with Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland!

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The Krays

Wed, 29 May 2024 20:00:14 GMT

The Krays were Britain's most infamous Gangsters, Ron & Reg ruled the East End from the late 1950s until their arrest in 1968 and since their death their Legend has grown. Wouldn't it be nice to know what their thoughts were today - well Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland from Brirish Gangsters decided to find out through International psychic Sally Morgan - in this 'interview' Ron & Reg talk about their life of crime & reveal an unknown murder. Also featured in this episode are Crime Figures: Dave Courtney, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser, Norman Parker. Jimmy Tippett jnr, Paddy Hill & Film Director Michael Winner!

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Carlton Leach

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:01:10 GMT

Carlton Leach was a key member of the Essex Boys Gang. His extraordinary life from ICF hooligan to major criminal was made into the cult film "Rise of the Footsoldier". Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland meet the man behind the legend as Carlton gives it straight about his violent life! Hear the truth about his rise to infamy & how his life has changed today - from the only man who really knew what it was like - Carlton Leach!

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Joe Egan

Fri, 10 May 2024 13:50:13 GMT

Big Joe Egan - Irish Boxing legend talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland about his boxing career & relationship with Mike Tyson & much more. After joining Mike Tyson's training camp in America, the Irish heavyweight's career was cut short by a serious road accident. From then on Egan's career took a dive as he found himself on an attempted murder charge and facing a jail term. Finally back on the streets, Joe managed to rebuild his career and made a successful return to the ring at the age of 38. First part of a fascinating interview with Joe with Yvette & Liam who have known him over 20 years & filmed his first dvd 'Joe Egan with theToughest Men on The Planet'

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Jason Marriner

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:39:47 GMT

Jason Marriner was one of Britain's most feared football hooligans. Known as 'The General' he was a key member of the notorious Chelsea Head Hunters and was jailed for 6 years after the BBC's Donal MacIntyre infiltrated his Firm. Now Jason tells Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland the story of his brutal life on the Terraces. The Fights, the Firms! It's a Riot!

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Norman Buckland

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:27:20 GMT

Norman Buckland is one of the most charismatic Unlicensed Fighters who was 'The Guv'nor' after other Unlicensed Greats including Roy Shaw, Lenny McLean, Cliff Fields & more. Here he talks with Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland about his street fights, fights inside & out of the ring and the legendary Boxing Nights at Caesars in Streatham run by Joe Pyle & Joe Pyle jnr. 'Who's The Guv'nor? I'm The Guv'nor!'

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Roy Shaw

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:30:20 GMT

Roy Shaw was famous for his Trilogy of Unlicensed Fights with Lenny McLean & also his brutal life as a criminal inside & outside of Prison. He talks to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland about his Unlicensed Fights including the 3 fights with Lenny & also about an altercation he had with Bouncers at a Nightclub in Essex! Roy went on to make 2 dvds with Liam & Yvette 'Roy Shaw - Brute Force' & 'Roy Shaw - Fight School!'. He also appeared in their infamous film 'Killer B**ch!

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Paddy Hill & Clive Freeman

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:59:00 GMT

Paddy Hill from the Birmingham 6 gives Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland an insight into his imprisonment for the Birmingham Pub Bombings - a crime he didn't commit. Powerful and dramatic Paddy gives his view on the justice system & the horrific experiences he had to undergo. In the second part of the programme Liam & Yvette talk about the case of Clive Freeman still in jail for a crime he has always maintained he didn't do - now in his 80's Clive Freeman could have been released many years ago if he admitted his guilt but he steadfastly refuses to do so & is still fighting for justice - a case supported by Terry Waite and many more. In this programme ex cellmate Terry Wilcock & Professor Michael Naughton who is campaigning for Clive's release give us the background of this disturbing & tragic case.

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Albert Reading

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:09 GMT

Albert Reading was a legendary villain who first came to the public's attention in Kate Kray's 'Hard Bastards' Book. Known as 'The Acid Man' and 'Boom Boom Reading', Albert gave this interview to Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland for a programme about Frank Fraser in which he talks about being sent to prison as a child for stealing potatoes, his escape, fights with the Richardsons & Frank all in one day & using acid in an attack in a pub he was looking after! Charismatic, violent but with a sense of humour Albert Reading is not someone to be messed with!

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Ben Hatchett - Banged Up In Broadmoor!

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:23:46 GMT

Ben Hatchett's violent life took him from Borstal to Broadmoor alongside infamous criminals such as the The Yorkshire Ripper. In this interview with Liam Galvin he talks about his first night in Broadmoor & his meetings with the Ripper, the Stockwell Strangler & how he worked out with infamous Police Killer Dale Cregan in Ashworth. Ben turned his life around & now inspires young people & works as a Promoter & Influencer - his motto is PTAW - Prove Them all Wrong and he has!

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Dave Courtney RIP!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:32:18 GMT

Dave Courtney was one of the most charismatic & well known UK Gangsters. Known to the public for his numerous TV & Film appearances he shot to fame after organising Ronnie Kray's Funeral. In October 2023 Dave shot himself and was discovered by his best friend Brendan McGirr. Many rumours about his death surfaced on social media but in this interview with Liam Galvin Brendan tells exactly what happened from the build up to the shooting & why he did it - Brendan also plays Dave's last message to him. In an inredibly revealing interview into the life & death of dave Courtney Brendan tells the brutal truth!

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Stephen French - The Devil!

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:31:33 GMT

Part 2 of a fascinating interview with Stephen French 'The Devil'. who talks to Liam Galvin about how he has been shot at, stabbed & petrol bombed! Stephen rose to prominence after appearing on 'Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men' - he was known for 'taxing' & torturing drug dealers. He had a contract put on his head but turned his life around with therapy at 'Monsters Inc'. Charismatic, measured, dangerous - This is The Devil Decoded!

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Stephen French

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:58:53 GMT

Stephen French was known as 'The Devil' because he struck such fear into the drug dealers he "taxed" and tortured in Liverpool. He talks to Liam Galvin about how he prefers to be called 'The Fighting Preacher' now after he had an epiphany and was told 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' when he was going to behead a man he had a dispute with and ended up pistol-whipping him instead! Stephen talks about how he has turned his life around & helps young offenders from following the violent path he went down & how being in the public eye after 'Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men' bought him to public attention. A fascinating insight into a charismatic man - part 1 of 2!

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John McVicar & Frank Fraser

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:34:54 GMT

John McVicar was 'Public Enemy' Number 1 when he escaped from Durham Prison - a former armed robber he went on to become an acclaimed journalist & his biography 'McVicar' was made into a film starring Roger Daltrey & Adam Faith. John rarely gave interviews and woudn't talk about his criminal past but Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland spent some time with him & filmed him at his flat in Battersea & also at Longleat where he played chess with the Marquis of Bath. A fascinating character and in this rare interview he talks about "Mad" Frankie Frasier. This a part 3 of the series 'British Gangsters' & also includes 'Mad' Frankie Fraser talking about Fred Foreman, The Great Train Robbery, Ronnie Biggs, Grasses & Much More! Two Crime Legends in one podcast: John McVicar & 'Mad' Frankie Fraser!

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'Mad' Frank Fraser

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:56:11 GMT

"Mad" Frankie Frasier is Britain's most Legendary criminal - in Part 2 of this interview 'Mad' Frank talks about the beatings he took in prison, how he tried to burn down Prison Officer's houses & how he carried out an axe attack on fellow Criminal Eric Mason. He also talks about his violent life on the streets including the shooting in 'Mr Smith's' & being shot outside Turnmills Nightclub! Certified insane 3 times he claims to have killed over 40 people - but did he really pull his victims teeth out with pliers? Frank confesses all - Robberies, Killings, Prison riots - Frankie Fraser is as mad as it gets! Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland talk to the Gangster Legend

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'Mad' Frankie Fraser

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:45:53 GMT

"Mad" Frankie Frasier is Britain's most Legendary criminal - certified insane 3 times. He claims to have killed over 40 people. If he wasn't chopping them up with an axe, he was pulling his victims teeth out with pliers. Robberies. Killings. Prison riots - Frankie Fraser is as mad as it gets. Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland talk to the Gangster Legend

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