Michael Caine: Gangs

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Please note: contains strong language, depictions of violence and references to suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Sir Michael Caine knows a thing or two about gangs: whether that’s joining one as a kid, or playing gangsters in movies for over 50 years. Organised crime has captivated pop culture for decades, from the Krays to the Mafia.  Now Caine delves into the real stories behind the gangs we think we know so well, revealing the hidden realities behind the myths. And he throughout the series he asks: can a gang ever truly be ‘successful’? Producer: 7Digital

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Ep. 1: Respect

    The Krays: Michael Caine begins his journey close to home in 1960s London, when he met the capital’s most infamous twins. How did they command so much respect?

    Ep. 1: Respect

  2. Episode 2

    Ep. 2: A Gap in the Market

    Griselda Blanco: One of the most obvious measures of a gang’s success is their wealth, and few have accumulated more ‘The Black Widow’. Michael tracks the rise and fall of one of Columbia’s most dangerous criminals.

    Ep. 2: A Gap in the Market

  3. Episode 3 • Audible Podcasts Only

    Ep. 3: As Far Back as I Can Remember

    John Gotti: To maintain a successful enterprise a gang has to appeal to new recruits. No one did this better than the Italian-American Mafia and its most famous boss, John Gotti.

    Ep. 3: As Far Back as I Can Remember

  4. Episode 4 • Audible Podcasts Only

    Ep. 4: Omerta

    The Mafia: We travel back 100 years to discover the surprising origins of the Mafia in Sicily. Michael reveals how the Cosa Nostra was born from ancient traditions, political upheavals and....farming lemons?

    Ep. 4: Omerta

  5. Episode 5 • Audible Podcasts Only

    Ep. 5: Robbing the Rich

    Jesse James: Success can be measured by how well a gang is remembered, and even loved. Few are as famous, or as popular, as the ‘all American hero’ Jesse James. But is this adulation justified?

    Ep. 5: Robbing the Rich

  6. Episode 6 • Audible Podcasts Only

    Ep. 6: No More Heroes

    Tracey Miller: Michael returns home to London in the 90s to tell the story of real life ex-gang member, Tracey Miller. What’s life like inside modern street gangs, and they really more violent and prevalent than ever?

    Ep. 6: No More Heroes
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Please note: contains strong language, depictions of violence and references to suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Sir Michael Caine knows a thing or two about gangs: whether that’s joining one as a kid, or playing gangsters in movies for over 50 years. Organised crime has captivated pop culture for decades, from the Krays to the Mafia.  Now Caine delves into the real stories behind the gangs we think we know so well, revealing the hidden realities behind the myths. And he throughout the series he asks: can a gang ever truly be ‘successful’? Producer: 7Digital

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    Audible
  • Creator
    Audible
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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