Original Gangsters with Sean Bean

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.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Sky History (2025 - now)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Crime
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes

Official site: www.history.co.uk

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Previous Episode

Billy Hill & the Krays

Episode 1x04; Nov 25, 2025

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 rac

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x04: Billy Hill & the KraysNov 25, 2025
1x03: Stephanie St ClairNov 18, 2025
1x02: Al CaponeNov 11, 2025
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