Synopsis
Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains.
- Programme: Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues
- Episode: 3: Rogues Gallery
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2015
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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