The Gallows Pole

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.

First Air Date: 2023-05-31

Last Air Date: 2023-06-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Shane Meadows

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Michael Socha as David Hartley
Sophie McShera as Grace
Thomas Turgoose as Bill Hartley
Samuel Edward-Cook as Isaac Hartley
Adam Fogerty as James Broadbent
Anthony Welsh as Abe Oldfield
Yusra Warsama as Bathsheeba Oldfield
Eve Burley as Rita
Nicole Barber Lane as Susie
Joe Sproulle as Joe the Pickpocket

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Resurrection of Dave (2023-05-31)

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.
Ep. 2: Thy Had a Dream (2023-06-07)

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.
Ep. 3: The Anti-Heist (2023-06-14)

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.