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Knights of the Road: The Highwayman's Story

Episode number: 1

Overview: The age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War.

Pirates

Episode number: 2

Overview: Sam Willis explores the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century and charts the devastating impact pirates had during an age of colonial expansion.

Rogues Gallery

Episode number: 3

Overview: Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains.