Introducing Gangster: The Story of Viv Graham
A new series of Gangster tells the story of Viv Graham, a man who ran a protection empire which spanned Newcastle and beyond.
Viv Graham, a 17-stone man mountain, a man feared and revered in equal measure, came to dominate Tyneside’s nightlife through brutal and uncompromising violence.
His murder, in an organised hit on New Year’s Eve 1993, sparked recriminations and repercussions which echo to this day. It remains one of the country’s most notorious unsolved murders.
Presenter – Livvy HaydockSeries Producer – Ben RobinsonTechnical Producer – Richard HannafordProducer – Patrick KiteleyArchive Researcher – Jackie MccoyJournalism Assistant – Tim FernleyWith assistance from Jamie BoyleCommissioning Executive – Louise KattenhornAssistant Commissioner – Lorraine Okuefuna & Sarah GreenEditor and Executive Producer – Clare Fordham
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New Episode: The Story of the Daniels and the Lyons: Update – Murder in Costa Del Sol
Gangster dives into the gritty depths of the criminal underworld, uncovering the real-life stories of gang bosses and notorious kingpins such as Paul Massey, Curtis Warren and John 'Goldfinger' Palmer,
- No. of episodes: 64
- Latest episode: 2025-07-25
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