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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鈥檚 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 成人快手 Radio Scotland in December 2008.

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Sep 2024 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Dec 2008 11:30
  • Sun 21 Dec 2008 15:05
  • Sat 10 Jan 2009 00:05
  • Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:30
  • Mon 4 May 2009 06:04
  • Tue 17 Sep 2024 10:30
  • Tue 17 Sep 2024 16:30
  • Wed 18 Sep 2024 00:30