Series synopsis
The Gallows Pole is a British drama crime television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 31, 2023. It ended on June 14, 2023. It was created by Shane Meadows. It stars Michael Socha, Sophie McShera, Thomas Turgoose and Samuel Edward-Cook.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Nicole Barber Lane as Susie
- Joe Sproulle as Joe the Pickpocket
- Fine Time Fontayne as Joseph Broadbent
- Stevie Binns as Mand
- Dave Perkins as Tom Hartley
- Ralph Ineson as Rex Arkwright, the Clothier
- Charlotte Ockelton as Gwen Hartley
- Soraya Jane Nabipour as Darya Hartley
- Esmae Wilson as Ella Hartley
- Stuart Zubrzycki as Billy Vardy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 31, 2023 | June 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Resurrection of Dave 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. |
May 31, 2023 |
| 2 |
Thy Had a Dream 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. |
June 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Anti-Heist 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. |
June 14, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 31, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 14, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |