Best Roy Knight Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 393: Operation Just Cause 52:08

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13m ago52:08

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In this week's episode, get across the story of Operation Just Cause, when the US staged an invasion of Panama in 1989, capturing and airlifting its leader back to the US to face drug-related charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Week 1: The Introduction of the Euro 38:04

33m ago38:04

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This Week in History: the establishment of calendars and international timekeeping systems, the federation of Australia, the birthdays of several prominent authors, and the introduction of the euro as a currency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 Minute Murder by The Serialholic - Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis - E31 3:27

2d ago3:27

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In the winter of 2002, two bright young girls, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis, vanished months apart on their way to the same school bus stop. As days turned into months, the truth that emerged was darker than anyone imagined. This is the disappearance and murders of Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis presented by The Serialholic.…

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The Moorhouse Murders - David and Catherine Birnie E30 16:43

3d ago16:43

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Killer couple David and Catherine Birnie murdered 4 women in their home located at 3 Moorhouse Street in Willagee, Western Australia, a suburb of Perth. When a 5th victim escaped, the world learned of these horrific crimes that would infamously become known as The Moorhouse Murders. Originally written and recorded by Dave Jarry in 2019 for a listen…

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QAH Episode 143: William McGonagall, History's Worst Poet 29:12

2h ago29:12

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of William McGonagall, widely considered to be the worst English-language poet that history has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jimmy 'Two Guns'! 38:57

9h ago38:57

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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-spee…

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Episode 392: Jean de Carrouges and the Last Duel 51:07

5d ago51:07

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In this episode, hear the tale of Jean de Carrouges, who fought a duel to the death to seek justice for his wife Marguerite. WARNING: this episode contains content that may be distressing and is not appropriate for younger listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 52: The Smartphone 32:46

4d ago32:46

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The smartphone is an invention that is currently bringing about a technological transformation of human civilisation - and an invitation to think about how other inventions from history have similarly impacted peoples' lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Update: Half-Arsed History in 2026 1:05:03

6d ago1:05:03

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Changes are coming to Half-Arsed History in 2026! Some positive, some negative - here is the TL;DL: • There will now only be two episodes released each week: the usual full-length episode and a new series called This Week in History, replacing QAH • I'm pulling back a little bit to try to bring my unsustainable workload back under control, reduce b…

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QAH Episode 142: The Principality of Sealand 25:31

6d ago25:31

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the very amusing history of Sealand, an unrecognised micronation located on an abandoned military fort off the coast of Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 391: History's Weirdest Epithets - Part 2 42:56

7d ago42:56

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In this week's episode, meet five more historical figures with strange epithets: Æthelred the Unready, Constantine V Koprónymos, Louis Do-Nothing, Malcolm the Maiden, and Piero the Unfortunate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dave Courtney - The Ride's Back On! 44:17

7d ago44:17

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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 bac…

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Inventions Episode 51: The Internet 34:19

10d ago34:19

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The internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 141: The Stone of Scone 26:52

10d ago26:52

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the Stone of Scone, a block of sandstone upon which Scottish, English, and then British kings and queens have been coronated for well over a thousand years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 390: The Miracle Landing of the Gimli Glider 1:00:48

9d ago1:00:48

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In this week's episode, hear the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, when a Boeing 767 ran out of fuel mid-flight and so had to be flown and landed as a glider on a not-quite-abandoned airfield in the Canadian town of Gimli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 50: The Global Positioning System 31:39

13d ago31:39

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The Global Positioning System began as top-secret military technology, before a series of interesting (and some tragic) events opened up a world of convenience and logistical optimisation to the world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gypsy Joe Smith 44:20

15d ago44:20

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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 F…

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QAH Episode 140: A Brief History of Morse Code 35:55

14d ago35:55

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of Morse code, an encoding and transmission system that helped to transform long-distance communication in the mid 19th-century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 389: The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable 1:08:46

15d ago1:08:46

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In this week's episode, hear about the series of ridiculous setbacks and disasters that took place as part of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, a revolutionary step forward in global communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 49: The Personal Computer 33:16

20d ago33:16

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The personal computer is an invention that defines the modern information age, a deeply entrenched part of daily life for billions of people all around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Pyle 36:39

21d ago36:39

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'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…

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QAH Episode 139: The SS Princess Alice Disaster 24:20

26d ago24:20

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the SS Princess Alice Disaster, when hundreds of people drowned in raw sewage after two ships collided on the River Thames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paul Knight - 10 Years in Broadmoor! 45:08

29d ago45:08

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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 pla…

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Update: On Recent Episodes Being Late and a Few Other Things Too 12:19

1M ago12:19

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TL;DL: No episodes for the next week or so. I'm a little bit burnt out after a huge year, so I've been struggling to get episodes out on time. Solutions for 2026 forthcoming; apologies for the disruptions in the meantime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 388: Beatrix Potter, the Enterprising Author 51:13

1M ago51:13

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In this week's episode, get to know the remarkable Beatrix Potter, whose historical legacy goes a lot further than just the authorship of an immensely successful series of children's books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Derek Diablo Alvarez 34:12

1M ago34:12

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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Inventions Episode 48: The Pill 27:28

1M ago27:28

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The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 138: The Mad Trapper of Rat River 26:11

1M ago26:11

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the tale of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a mysterious figure who led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on a month-long manhunt through the frozen wilderness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chris Thrall 1:01:01

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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! Hosted on Acast…

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Episode 387: Nations Named After People 52:24

1M ago52:24

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In this week's episode, hear about the history behind the names of five nations, all named after real historical figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 47: Velcro 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Velcro - or, officially, the hook-and-loop fastener - is a useful little invention that we all still use today, and one that was popularised after helping us get to the Moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 137: W.G. Grace, the Great Cricketer 32:11

2M ago32:11

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of W.G. Grace, one of the most famous cricketers from the 19th century, famous for his immense skill which helped to revolutionise the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ray Bishop 34:00

2M ago34:00

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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…

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Episode 386: The History of the Ashes 54:12

2M ago54:12

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In this episode, get across the origin and history of a fierce century-and-a-half sporting rivalry, brought to life whenever Australia face off against England in Test cricket: the Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 46: The Microwave Oven 20:32

2M ago20:32

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The microwave oven came about due to a very lucky accident involving an electrical engineer and chocolate bar, and today is found in billions of homes worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 136: The Petrov Affair 24:19

2M ago24:19

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Petrov Affair, when two Soviet spies caused a major political upheaval by defecting to Australia in the 1950s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jon Wedger 35:15

2M ago35:15

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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 o…

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Episode 385: The 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis 57:23

2M ago57:23

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In this week's episode, hear the story of the Dismissal: the 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis, when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was turfed out by the governor-general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 45: The Ballpoint Pen 20:41

2M ago20:41

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The ballpoint pen may not have ushered in a technological revolution as so many other inventions in this series did, but it nonetheless played a significant role in making everyday writing simple, cheap, and relatively smudge-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 135: Robert Curthose, the Mutinous Elder Brother 17:01

2M ago17:01

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Robert Curthose, who managed to cause all sorts of headaches for his two kingly brothers, despite being older than both of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 384: History’s Problematic Princes 51:11

2M ago51:11

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In this week's episode, apropos of nothing, meet three historical younger-born princes who nothing but a royal pain in the arse for their older brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38 Years Behind Bars! 35:16

2M ago35:16

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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 miscar…

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Inventions Episode 44: Penicillin 21:19

2M ago21:19

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Penicillin was a miraculous, marvellous discovery that revolutionised modern medicine and saved millions upon millions of lives, ushering in the age of antibiotics, where a little scratch doesn't result in amputation or death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 134: The Venus de Milo 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the Venus de Milo, the most famous ancient statue in the world, and perhaps second-most famous artwork in the Louvre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bernie Fineman 37:16

2M ago37:16

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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 …

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Episode 383: That Time the Mona Lisa Was Stolen from the Louvre 55:54

3M ago55:54

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In this week's episode, learn about the Louvre's most infamous heist: the time that the Mona Lisa itself was stolen by an Italian carpenter named Vincenzo Peruggia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 43: Plastic 22:12

3M ago22:12

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Plastic is everywhere - these days, it's impossible to live a completely plastic-free life; but that's not necessarily entirely a bad thing, as even with all its environmental ills, plastic has nonetheless ushered in an age of material abundance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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QAH Episode 133: The Lake Nyos Disaster 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Lake Nyos Disaster, when over 1,700 people living around Lake Nyos mysteriously perished one night in 1986. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Irish Gangsters! 36:43

3M ago36:43

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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' b…

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Episode 382: The Tichborne Claimant 52:06

3M ago52:06

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In this week's episode, get stuck into the mystery of the Tichborne Claimant, when a butcher from Wagga Wagga claimed to be the long-lost heir to a British noble family's fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.