Contains very strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes.

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Gangster

The Story of the Black Widow

The Black Widow: 3. Cops and Robbers

8 August 2025

30 minutes

Available for over a year

Linda discovers Ronnie's dark side as he lets slip a shocking secret about the day Mickey died.

She can't leave Ronnie, because he's too dangerous. But luckily for Linda, the police solve that problem for her - catching Ronnie red handed trying to pull off a million pound heist.

With Ronnie out of the way, Linda begins her mission to become an armed robber in an underworld ruled by men.

Credits

Presenter: Livvy Haydock

Series Producer: Kate West

Producers: Patrick Kiteley and Matthew Bone

Journalism Assistants: Tim Fernley and Ellie Dover

Drama Writer: Paul Jones

Sound Design: Richard Hannaford

Assistant Commissioner: Lorraine Okuefuna

Commissioning Editor: Richard Maddock

Editors and Executive Producers: Carl Johnston and Clare Fordham