Episodes
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20081215 | 20240917 (BBC7) |
Gang violence making front-page news is commonplace. It creates stories - and reputations.
40 years after the event, Denise Mina speaks to the people of Easterhouse about the legacy of Frankie Vaughan.
This high-profile pop star will forever be remembered for making rival gang leaders in the Glasgow suburb shake hands and give up their knives.
But who really benefitted?
This programme looks at the reality on the ground and in the press, and the relationship between the two.
Producer: Victoria McArthur
First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in December 2008.
How did Frankie Vaughan manage to end rival gang violence in a Glasgow suburb?
40 years on, Denise Mina investigates the legacy of Frankie Vaughan's efforts to end gang violence in Easterhouse. From 2008.
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20081215 | 20240917 (BBC7) |