Curtis
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Axzunhdsgur –
2023-08-16
Cops need to stop persecuting and fitting up Curtis. The illegal use of recording by police in jersey case should have had it thrown out. Great guy great city Liverpool
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Description
Livvy Haydock travels from the streets of post-war Birmingham to the sun-kissed beaches of Tenerife - following the rise and fall of one of Britain's richest, and most wanted, serious organised criminals.
It's a story of violence, mystery, murder and police corruption - of how an illiterate lad from a broken home went on to become as rich as the Queen - leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.
Palmer owned a Learjet, a yacht, helicopters, a collection of fast cars and a chateau in France. A wheeler dealer jeweller who started by selling paraffin from the back of a lorry and was catapulted to the top of the criminal world after the Brink's-Mat heist in 1983 - the largest armed robbery in British history. He smelted millions of pounds worth of the gold, earning himself the moniker 'Goldfinger.' He then went on to mastermind a multi-million pound time share fraud on Tenerife, scamming thousands of innocent victims who lost their life savings.
In a series of exclusive interviews, Livvy hears from his associates and his victims - many of whom have never spoken before. And she meets the detectives who were tasked with bringing him to justice.
This podcast includes strong language and descriptions of violence.
Presenter: Livvy Haydock
Series producer: Mick Tucker
Producer: Patrick Kiteley
Technical production and sound design: Nicky Edwards and Richard Hannaford
Journalism Assistant: Tim Fernley
Production Manager: Sarah Payton
Commissioning editors: Richard Maddock and Dylan Haskins
Editor and executive producer: Carl Johnston
Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews
Curtis Warren
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Granby st –
2023-08-02
I new him from Toxteth,l lived there myself,l was born there he was a very charming guy
Anyway about the podcast it was really interested,lenjoyed it
Many thanks bye
Gangster
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djcoops778 –
2023-06-07
Enjoyed it
Fascinating
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moo777776666777776 –
2023-05-16
Well put together. Enjoyed it.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Stream Wader –
2023-04-19
Not only was the story interesting, if you’re from that era the music tracks played were also excellent listening. I’m always surprised that friends and family are puzzled when these types of people are taken out. They never accept the suffering they inflicted on others while continuing to enjoy a lavish lifestyle of the I’ll gotten gains.
Gangster - John Palmer
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Jimbo675 –
2023-03-30
Very interesting podcast on the life of John Palmer. More in depth information than freely available. Highly recommend if you’re into true crime 👍🏻
Interesting
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J%D –
2023-03-29
This podcast really looked into the insight of the person who was John Palmer, gave me a lot of information that I didn’t already know and also didn't over glorify the situation.
Good podcast worthless
Gangster
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Robbo v8 racer –
2023-03-25
Fantastic
Gangster
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Allystewart89 –
2023-03-23
Absolutely brilliant listen and well put together
Every series is a winner
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DickTracey344 –
2023-03-19
Captivatingly presented and exquisitely researched. The best British crime podcast I’ve listened to.
Gangster
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LiveByTheSword2023!* –
2023-03-11
Superbly narrated and such fascinating stories to listen to. I was gripped from start to finish!
John Palmer is 5*
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Tony "Jonah2000" Jones –
2023-03-10
Really well crafted show on the life and crimes of Me Goldfinger!
Great podcast
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kempy14 –
2023-03-08
Loved it. Very well researched and produced. Highly advise it.
Rettendon Murders Essex Boys
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Alfa3459 –
2023-03-08
Great series Livvy
Can you do one on the Rettendon Murders involving Tony Tucker. Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe next?
Exciting stories brilliantly told
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SJCgypsy –
2023-03-04
Libby is absolutely fantastic - so well researched, she draws you right into the centre of the story and you then have to binge the whole series! Superb soundtracks too - the series are so bursting with life! Well done Libby - MORE PLEASE
gripping listening
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capio78 –
2023-03-02
please do more!
Summary for the Working Man
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AR3942 –
2023-02-26
This is where the BBC glamourise dreadful violent crimes and times. Painting a picture of the relevant crime filled socio-economic climate as ‘progressive’. Here’s a simple translation of key phrases
Vibrant multicultural area = violent ghetto
Just a nice local lad = violent hate filled criminal
Legend = convicted violent criminal
Bit of a character = violent youth
Changing times = the demise of law and order
Bit of a beating = extremely violent crime
Salford fun
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Mancaussie –
2023-02-17
Gangster is a superb series. It is well written and I love the style of the presenter who presents the material in an engaging manner with some nice jokes from time to time. I met Paul and he was exactly as described. Well done
Excellent podcast.
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Scarborough Soap –
2023-02-13
Gangster is one of the very few podcasts I binge. All the seasons so far have been riveting with high quality journalism with great archive snippets and period soundtracks. It’s just very good!
It’s a bit like catnip!
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RANDY SAX –
2023-02-10
Started off with Goldfinger… ended up binging the lot! Very enjoyable & good sound tracks in the background too.
Don’t bother
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bunjinan –
2023-02-08
It’s produced in a manner that glamorises gangsters
Could be great!
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sirbob12345 –
2022-12-14
This could be great if only not for the LOUD SOUND EFFECTS ALL THE TIME! “He lived on a barge”... LOUD BARGE SOUNDS, it was the 80s ... LOUD 80s music! WE GET IT YOU HAVE SOUND EFFECTS! 😂
Good but could be so much better
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Snoop1965 –
2022-12-04
This is well researched and interesting. However, I don’t like the glamorisation of these people who are a cancer on society. The presenter seems to be slightly in thrall to people who devastate the lives of millions and cost billions of pounds worth of damage to the U.K. economy.
Absolutely outstanding
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Petu27 –
2022-11-07
If you into true life crime stories then this ticks all the boxes.. I want more.
Insightful and Entertaining
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Mre Trellis –
2022-10-09
Watch out for the reference’s to the political back drop! As the UK is heading there again!
Amazing!
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Glambart –
2022-09-13
Absolutely LOVE your gangster podcasts- more please
Padding
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Test12345zx –
2022-08-18
Quite good but it’s annoying that they play the same trailer at the beginning and end of every episode. Obviously trying to pad out the length of each episode
Love it
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wilsonrichard –
2022-08-11
Absolutely brilliant podcast. Great insight into the criminal world
Amazing
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Waylynn75 –
2022-08-09
Brilliant podcast with an amazing soundtrack
Where’s the Netflix Series?
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stoptherot –
2022-08-08
An amazing and outrageous story that deserves a Narcos UK series without doubt!
Great stories and very well produced
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Trueblue 2010 –
2022-08-06
Both series are great even if you have heard about crimes elsewhere. They are really well put together and the presenter does a great job too. Hoping for a third series to come along soon.
Wow
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PennyAd1972 –
2022-08-03
Great podcast , so interesting . Couldn’t wIt for each one
Gangster
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Gemma Bayley –
2022-07-25
Brilliant insight and interesting.
Annoying pronunciation
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NikkWitt –
2022-07-25
I’m knocking a point off for the presenters annoying bbc journalist pronunciation of the word cocaine. It ain’t ‘cuckaine’ Livvy, behave yourself girl!
Italian white
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italianwhite –
2022-07-23
Absolutely brilliant podcast
Listened to them all in two days .. more please
An excellent series
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Marcuslilley –
2022-07-16
Both series of Gangster are excellent, meticulously researched and very engaging to listen to. I would highly recommend both series.
Great pod, great soundtrack
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benjiefaloona –
2022-07-15
Bingeworthy!
Second series of Gangster...
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guillgomarc'h –
2022-07-13
After hearing the first series , I couldn’t wait to hear the second. I am certainly not disappointed..excellent production. Well done livvy...keep ‘em coming.
Gangster
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Eth321 –
2022-07-09
Great podcast , loving all these crime series.
Brilliant
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BosleygoAcko –
2022-04-19
Growing up in Manchester, you always heard references about Mr Big and his gang. Great research and brilliantly put together Livvy.
Wow
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Chaddy the Owl –
2022-03-20
Absolutely riveting, couldn’t stop listening once I started. What a fantastic job Livvy Haydock and her team did Listen, you won’t regret it!
Riveting
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jimmyjanice –
2022-02-05
Gripping story of real life underworld we’re unaware of.
Well told
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Kev&Sal –
2022-01-28
Really enjoyed the series, a new tale to me. Liked Livvy’s approach and delivery. 👍
Missed opportunity
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TwistyNips84 –
2022-01-18
Representative of a certain type of BBC podcast / documentary that purports to lift the lid on an underworld but in the end offers nothing of real substance. Kind of lock stock n’ two smoking barrels esque (epitomised by the presenter’s delivery of the word ‘gangster’ in the opening sequence) and questionable glorification of a man who was clearly capable of shocking violence and who ruled through fear. Such a shame because there are some interesting nuggets of information in it and it could have done so much more.
Fascinating
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Mike Yeah No –
2022-01-05
Well researched and presented insight into Manchester’s underworld. Fascinating and illuminating.
Over the top dramatic intro
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useless intros –
2022-01-02
30 minute podcast, nothing said until 5:30 seconds in
Gangster
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keith c.. –
2021-12-21
Absolutely brilliant!
Excellent
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P.Cooler –
2021-11-24
Excellent
Love this podcast!
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emilymans2021 –
2021-11-24
Gangster is such a good podcast; it is really informative and interesting! It’s also really engaging too! Deffo recommend!
Okay
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Psyduck1980 –
2021-11-01
It does glamorise gang violence in my opinion but it’s still an interesting podcast. However, it could easily be a three parter if they cut out all the trailers, repetitions and catch ups.