Against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, David Hartley assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers to embark upon a revolutionary criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history.
Cast: Michael Socha, Sophie McShera, Thomas Turgoose
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Series 1
3 episodes
1. The Resurrection of DaveWest Yorkshire, early 1760s. David Hartley is returning to his family’s remote moor-top dwelling after seven years away in Birmingham. Gravely wounded and dragging a mysterious bag of tools, he receives help from six mythical stag-men, who let him know that his work on earth isn’t done yet.CC1 h 6 minMay 31, 2023
2. Thy Had a DreamAfter finding his community destitute, David introduces his kin to ‘clipping’ – the illegal forging of coins and David’s scheme to bring back dignity and security to his people.CC54minJun 7, 2023
3. The Anti-HeistDavid’s gang partake in their first mission, focused on the rent-seeking, exploitative Clothier. David also aims to make amends with Grace, the 'jilted' love of his life.CC1 h 4 minJun 14, 2023
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Against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, David Hartley assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers to embark upon a revolutionary criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shane Meadows
- Created by
- Shane Meadows
- Studio
- Element Pictures, BBC, Big Arty Productions
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