Absolute History

The Real Life Criminal Who Inspired Jekyll & Hyde | Britain's Outlaws (2021x133)

Air date: Dec 07, 2021

Sam looks at urban crime, fraud, and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues gallery of charmers, fraudsters, and villains. Charmers like the thief and serial escapee Jack Sheppard, so notorious that almost a quarter of a million people turned up to witness his hanging.