Underworld At War

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
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Underworld At War is a gripping British documentary series that delves into the murky world of organized crime in London during the 1940s and 1950s. The series is produced by Ammo Content and is narrated by the legendary British gangster, Frankie Fraser. The show features interviews with former gang members, law enforcement officials, and historians who provide valuable insights into the workings of the criminal underworld during the post-war period. The series is shot in a gritty and realistic style and features a wealth of archival footage and photographs that transport the viewer back in time to the streets of London.

The series is divided into six episodes, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the criminal underworld. The first episode explores the post-war era in London and the rise of the notorious Kray twins, who would later become two of the most infamous criminals in British history. The episode features interviews with former gang members and historians who provide insight into the Krays' early years and their impact on London's criminal landscape.

The second episode focuses on London's gambling scene during the 1940s and 1950s. The episode explores the rise of illegal gambling dens and the role of organized crime in this underworld. The episode also features interviews with former gamblers and law enforcement officials who provide insights into the tactics used by criminals to run these operations.

The third episode focuses on the black market in post-war London. The episode explores the illegal trade in goods such as cigarettes, alcohol, and rationed food items, and the role of organized crime in this trade. The episode also features interviews with former black market traders and law enforcement officials who provide insights into the scale and impact of this underground market.

The fourth episode focuses on the role of women in the criminal underworld during the 1940s and 1950s. The episode explores the lives of some of the most notorious female gangsters in London's history, including the likes of Lillian Rose, Mary Welsby, and Rita Comfort. The episode also features interviews with historians and former law enforcement officials who shed light on the often overlooked role of women in organized crime.

The fifth episode focuses on the brutal gang wars that plagued London during the 1950s. The episode explores some of the most infamous clashes between rival gangs, such as the Teddy Boy Wars and the Battle of Notting Hill. The episode also features interviews with former gang members who provide harrowing accounts of the violence that erupted on the streets of London during this period.

The final episode of the series focuses on the downfall of some of the most famous criminals in British history. The episode explores the arrests and convictions of gangsters such as the Kray twins, Charlie Richardson, and Frankie Fraser himself. The episode also features interviews with law enforcement officials who provide insights into the tactics used to bring down these criminals and the impact their arrest had on London's criminal underworld.

Overall, Underworld At War is a fascinating and gripping documentary series that provides a unique insight into the hidden world of organized crime in post-war London. The series is brilliantly produced and features a wealth of archival footage and interviews that bring to life the characters and events that shaped this fascinating period in British history. The series is a must-watch for fans of true crime and anyone interested in the history of London's criminal underworld.

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Mayhem and Memories
7. Mayhem and Memories
April 5, 2012
The US army was still segregated. Some units were black. Others were white. At home, these men couldn't sit in the same bus seats as white men, couldn't eat at the same counter in the local diner. Now, they were in the same army. Tragically British citizens sometimes got caught up in military disputes.
Country Bobbies
6. Country Bobbies
April 5, 2012
In the villages of Britain, though their job became more complicated, the wartime role of the policeman, his place in society, at least outwardly, changed little. But just as in society, not all policemen were incorruptible. The Folkestone force came under a cloud, as former Kent Policeman Roy Ingleton, now living in Maidstone, remembers.
Rubble, Trouble and Death
5. Rubble, Trouble and Death
April 5, 2012
The appetite for "who-dunnits" was as keen in World War II as it is today. In the post-war years, lawyer Edgar Lustgarten made a series of films for the cinema based on crimes and criminals - many of them thinly disguised versions of real-life crimes. This one, he called "The Drayton Case".
Cops and Robbers
4. Cops and Robbers
April 5, 2012
Some people take to organized crime like ducks to water. Frankie Fraser was 16 when World War II broke out in 1939 and he was already in Borstal for a jewel robbery.
How Young Jim Set Out To Kill Hitler
3. How Young Jim Set Out To Kill Hitler
April 5, 2012
All over Britain, families were becoming single-parent families. While Dad was away, on his country's business, the kids played more boisterously, and with less discipline. There were new 'toys' to play with. War toys were favorite toys - at least for a gang of youngsters at Broomfield near Herne Bay in Kent. The Finn family lived in the pub. It was the gang headquarters.
Innocence and Guilt
2. Innocence and Guilt
April 5, 2012
World War II was, traumatic for pretty well everyone who lived through it. Young people, dealt with it in different ways - some, such as Daphne Baker, who lived then at Snodland in Kent, and now near Bexhill in Sussex, simply ignored the nightly air raids, as far as it was possible and got on with studying hard to fulfil her life's ambition to get to Cambridge and become a teacher.
Getting Away With Murder
1. Getting Away With Murder
April 5, 2012
It was easier to break the law between 1939 and 1945 simply because there were so many new laws to be broken. A mind-numbing barrage of regulations sprang up, to govern the nation's consumption, such as food and fuel, and to protect the island's security. Scarcity drove many thousands of worthy, law-abiding citizens to become criminals.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 5, 2012
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    0.0  (7)