Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues

201559m

Dr Sam Willis charts the history of the British outlaws.

Production

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2015

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1. Knights of the Road: The Highwayman's Story

The age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War.

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2. Pirates

Sam Willis explores the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century and charts the devastating impact pirates had during an age of colonial expansion.

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3. Rogues Gallery

Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains.

Cast

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Sam Willis

Self - Presenter

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