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The Gallows Pole: This Valley Will Rise
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Shane Meadows
Producer: Nickie Sault
Director: Shane Meadows
Top Cast
Michael Socha
David Hartley
Sophie McShera
Grace
Thomas Turgoose
Bill Hartley
Samuel Edward-Cook
Isaac Hartley
Adam Fogerty
James Broadbent
Anthony Welsh
Abe Oldfield
Yusra Warsama
Bathsheeba Oldfield
Eve Burley
Rita
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
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3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Resurrection of Dave
2023-05-31West 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.
Runtime: 66 minEpisode 2: Thy Had a Dream
2023-06-07After 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.
Runtime: 54 minEpisode 3: The Anti-Heist
2023-06-14David’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.
Runtime: 64 minVideos
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