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BritBox UK First Original Factual Commission | Secrets of the Krays | Launches 13th May

ByDave Stopher

Apr 1, 2021 #britbox

London, March 22nd: BritBox UK’s first original factual commission Secrets of the Krays will premiere on the service on 13th May, 2021.

An in-depth look at the most famous gangsters in British history; Secrets of the Krays will feature revelatory interviews with those who knew the Krays best, including former gang members, relatives and family friends, as well as celebrity photographer and friend David Bailey, the Krays’ lawyers, and police officers involved in bringing them to justice.

Many have never spoken before – including Micky Fawcett who was a key member of “The Firm” from its early days.

The documentary will also unveil never-before-seen artefacts, including Reggie’s personal scrapbook documenting the brothers’ crimes, Reggie’s personal photographs, audio recordings from prison, a poem from Ronnie to Reggie, and two unpublished manuscripts from former gang members – as well MI5 files on the Krays.

Secrets of the Krays is being produced as a three part documentary series by ITN Productions. It is being Executive Produced by Ian Rumsey and Nathaniel Lippiett.

Secrets of the Krays will premiere on BritBox on 13th May, 2021