Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues

Sam looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains. Charmers like thief and serial escaper Jack Sheppard, so notorious that almost a quarter of a million people turned up to witness his hanging.

Category

Documentary / Crime / History

Original air date

07/12/2015