The Krays Web

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch The case that finally brought them down — from the inside. In this bonus episode of The Krays Web, we speak to Detective Inspector Paul Stickler, one of the officers involved in the investigation into the Kray twins. From gathering evidence to building a case in an atmosphere of fear, this episode offers a rare, first-hand account of what it took to bring one of Britain’s most powerful criminal empires to justice. In this episode: ...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Behind the headlines… are the people who were there. In this bonus episode of The Krays Web, we step away from the timeline and go behind the scenes — sharing a powerful interview with Maureen “Flan” Flanagan, who helped organise the funerals of Ronnie, Charlie, and Reggie Kray. From personal memories to extraordinary details, this episode offers a rare, first-hand perspective on the final moments of the Kray story. In this episode...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch The final chapter… and the beginning of the legend. In Episode 17 of The Krays Web, we close the story of Ronnie and Reggie Kray — following the final days of Reggie, the death of their brother Charlie, and the extraordinary farewell that marked the end of an era. As the last of the Kray family passes, what remains is something even more powerful — a legacy that continues to fascinate, divide, and endure. In this episode: • The de...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Even in death… the legend drew a crowd. In Episode 16 of The Krays Web, we explore the final chapter of Ronnie Kray — from personal loss and family tragedy to his death inside Broadmoor, and the extraordinary funeral that followed. What should have been a private goodbye became a public spectacle — revealing just how powerful the Kray name remained, even at the end. In this episode: • The death of Violet Kray and its impact on the...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Prison was supposed to be the end… but the story didn’t stop there. In Episode 15 of The Krays Web, we follow Ronnie and Reggie Kray into prison — where separation, survival, and influence shaped the next chapter of their lives. From violent clashes and mental health struggles to continued power behind bars, this episode reveals how the Krays adapted to life on the inside — and how their legacy continued beyond the streets. In this...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch After years of silence… the truth finally comes out. In Episode 14 of The Krays Web, we reach the final chapter — where witnesses step forward, the case comes together, and the Kray twins face justice. From protected informants to courtroom breakthroughs, this episode reveals how one of Britain’s most feared criminal empires was finally dismantled. In this episode: • The introduction of witness protection and safe houses • Key wi...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch After years of fear… the law finally fights back. In Episode 13 of The Krays Web, the focus shifts from the Kray twins to the man determined to bring them down — Superintendent Leonard “Nipper” Reed. With a renewed investigation, new witnesses, and a strategy to dismantle the entire organisation, the walls begin to close in on the Kray empire. In this episode: • The failures and corruption that delayed justice for years • The ret...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch This is where it all unravels. In Episode 12 of The Krays Web, we examine the brutal murder of Jack “The Hat” McVitie — the killing that would ultimately seal the fate of the Kray twins. Once a trusted associate, McVitie’s escalating behaviour pushed the twins to a breaking point, triggering a chain of events that could no longer be controlled. In this episode: • Who Jack “The Hat” McVitie was — and how he became a liability • Hi...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch One shot. One moment. The beginning of the end. In Episode 11 of The Krays Web, we examine one of the most infamous killings in British criminal history — the murder of George Cornell inside a crowded East End pub. As tensions between rival gangs reach breaking point, this act of violence would change everything for the Kray twins. In this episode: • George Cornell — his background and role in the Richardson gang • The escalating...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Behind the glamour… there was brutality. In Episode 10 of The Krays Web, we confront the escalating violence of the Kray twins — from intimidation and torture to one of the most disputed killings linked to their empire. As their power grows, so does their reputation for fear — and the line between myth and reality becomes harder to separate. In this episode: • Ronnie Kray’s own accounts of violence and intimidation • Stories of t...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch A love story that ended in tragedy. In Episode 9 of The Krays Web, we explore the devastating final chapter of Reggie Kray and Frances Shea’s relationship — and the lasting impact it had on both their lives. What began as obsession and romance ultimately spirals into heartbreak, control, and loss, revealing the darker reality behind one of the Krays’ most personal stories. In this episode: • The reality of Reggie and Frances’ trou...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Love, control… and obsession. In Episode 8 of The Krays Web, we explore the deeply personal and increasingly intense relationship between Reggie Kray and Frances Shea — a story that reveals a very different side of the Kray empire. What begins as a teenage romance soon becomes something far more complicated, as power, jealousy, and control begin to take hold. In this episode: • Frances Shea’s early life in London’s East End • How...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Fame attracts power — and power attracts fame. In Episode 7 of The Krays Web, we step into the glitz and glamour surrounding the Kray twins, exploring their surprising and often uneasy connections to celebrities, actors, and public figures. Behind the nightclubs and flashing cameras lies a darker truth — where fame, fear, and influence collide. In this episode: • The Krays’ obsession with celebrity and status • Their connections ...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Power can build an empire — but chaos can destroy it. In Episode 6 of The Krays Web, the Kray organisation expands across London, but behind the scenes, cracks are beginning to show. With Ronnie increasingly volatile and Reggie trying to regain control, the twins’ empire grows through fraud, intimidation, and ambition — but at a dangerous cost. In this episode: • Ronnie’s reckless behaviour and its impact on the business • The in...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch While one brother rises… the other begins to fall apart. In Episode 5 of The Krays Web, the Kray twins are separated — with Ronnie behind bars and Reggie building an empire on the outside. But power takes different forms, and as Ronnie tightens his grip inside prison, his mental state begins to unravel in ways that will have devastating consequences. In this episode: • Ronnie’s prison influence and the “Cray pension” system • How...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Power wasn’t given — it was taken. In Episode 4 of The Krays Web, Ronnie and Reggie Kray return from National Service and begin building the foundations of their criminal empire in London’s East End. From a struggling billiard hall to a growing underworld network, this is where reputation, violence, and identity begin to define the Krays — and where Ronnie starts becoming something far more dangerous. In this episode: • Life after...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Before the empire… there was discipline, defiance, and escalating violence. In Episode 3 of The Krays Web, we follow Ronnie and Reggie Kray through their teenage years — where boxing, crime, and chaos began to collide. From early tragedy to growing brutality, this episode explores how the twins sharpened both their fighting skills and their criminal instincts. In this episode: • Reggie’s “saddest memory” — a childhood accident wit...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch Before the violence… there was family, war, and survival. In Episode 2 of The Krays Web, we go back to the beginning — exploring the roots of Ronnie and Reggie Kray, and the environment that shaped two of Britain’s most notorious criminals. From boxing bloodlines to wartime trauma, this episode uncovers the people and events that influenced the twins long before their rise to power. In this episode: • The Kray family history and E...

Did you know the Krays? Or have a story to tell? Get in touch What brought down Britain’s most feared gangsters? In Episode 1 of The Krays Web, we start where it all ended — the explosive 1969 Old Bailey trial that finally convicted Ronnie and Reggie Kray. This episode breaks down the verdicts, the violence, and the fear that kept witnesses silent for years — until the case that changed everything. In this episode: • The 1969 trial that ended the Kray empire • The murders of George Cornell ...