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Frankie Vaughan and the Live Gang Show

4 Extra Debut. 40 years on, Denise Mina investigates the legacy of Frankie Vaughan’s efforts to end gang violence in Easterhouse. From 2008.

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.

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Sep 202400:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Dec 200811:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 21 Dec 200815:05
    BBC Radio Scotland except Extra
  • Sat 10 Jan 200900:05
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sat 10 Jan 200920:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Mon 4 May 200906:04
    BBC Radio Scotland FM
  • Tue 17 Sep 202410:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 17 Sep 202416:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 18 Sep 202400:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra