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Summary

Shane Meadows's first period drama, about a little-known 18th Century criminal mastermind. The cast includes established and first-time actors.

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6.4/10

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Cast

rolenameJames BroadbentAdam FogertySusieNicole Barber-LaneWilliam HartleyThomas TurgooseJoe the pickpocketJoe SproulleGrace HartleySophie McSheraDavid HartleyMichael Socha

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Seasons

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Season 1

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News & features about The Gallows Pole

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  Will The Gallows Pole get a season 2?
  
  Will Shane Meadows's unique period drama be back for a second outing?

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  Is The Gallows Pole based on a true story?
  
  The new series from Shane Meadows tells the story of David Hartley and the Cragg Vale Coiners. But is it true?

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  What is up with the Stag Men in The Gallows Pole?
  
  The mystical Stag Men are a major part of Shane Meadows's The Gallows Pole - but why are they in the series and what has Meadows said about their role?

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  Shane Meadows says The Gallows Pole is "like Trainspotting in the 1700s"
  
  Meadows spoke with RadioTimes.com and other press about what drew him to adapt the book by Benjamin Myers.

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  The Gallows Pole review: Wildly original series is sure to be divisive
  
  Shane Meadows has created something both tonally and stylistically unique, which is sure to delight some audiences and confound others.

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  The Gallows Pole cast: Meet the stars of Shane Meadows BBC drama
  
  The new drama from Shane Meadows stars Michael Socha and Sophie McShera.

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  The Gallows Pole soundtrack: Every song in the BBC period drama
  
  From The Mystery Lights to Goat, here's all of the bands and songs featured in Shane Meadows's new series.

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  The Gallows Pole: Release date, cast and news for Shane Meadows drama
  
  The period drama series starts airing on BBC Two this month.

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  First look at Shane Meadows's new BBC drama The Gallows Pole
  
  The upcoming series stars Michael Socha and Sophie McShera.

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  The Gallows Pole trailer shows off epic Shane Meadows crime drama
  
  The new BBC series lands on our screens this May and we finally have a trailer.

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  Shane Meadows's new drama The Gallows Pole confirms air date on BBC
  
  The new series is coming to BBC Two and iPlayer very soon.

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  BBC announces new Shane Meadows period drama The Gallows Pole
  
  Shane Meadows, whose previous work includes This Is England and The Virtues, is now writing his first period drama for the BBC.

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  The Cage cast: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha star
  
  Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha lead the cast of the new BBC drama, but who else stars?

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  Showtrial reveals first look at season 2 of Line of Duty producers' hit drama
  
  This time around, the series will focus on the murder of a climate change activist.

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  Sheridan Smith leads new drama The Cage from The Responder writer
  
  Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha are set to lead a brand new BBC drama.

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  Showtrial confirms season 2 release date in trailer with Sherwood and Unforgotten stars
  
  The hit drama is returning to BBC One with an all-new cast.

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  Coronation Street casts Hollyoaks icon in new guest role
  
  Nicole Barber-Lane will be coming to the Corrie cobbles.

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  BBC reveals cast and plot for Showtrial season 2 starring Adeel Akhtar
  
  The new season will focus on a brand-new trial, with the cast also featuring Nathalie Armin and Michael Socha.

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  Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa takes the lead in David Copperfield audio
  
  Gatwa leads the cast in the new audio drama from Sam Mendes.

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