The Gallows Pole
Set against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, the drama follows David Hartley as he 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.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Drama, Documentary
Set against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, the drama follows David Hartley as he 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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
The Resurrection of Dave
Wed, May 31, 2023 66 mins
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.
Episode 2
Thy Had a Dream
54 mins
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.
Episode 3
The Anti-Heist
64 mins
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.