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📊 Series Specifications
Network BBC Two
Episode Runtime ~60 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 3
Original Language EN
Creator Shane Meadows
The Gallows Pole (2023)
Created by Shane Meadows
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Ended Series Status:
This series has concluded and all seasons are available for tracking.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1 (Series 1)
3 Episodes E1 The Resurrection of Dave
West 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.
E2 Thy Had a Dream
After 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.
E3 The Anti-Heist
David’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.