Inspired by Stephen Sayers' rise from the backstreets of Newcastle's West End to the top of the criminal ladder and the authorities subsequent attempt to bring him crashing back down again.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alfie WilliamsYoung John Henry Sayers | Young John Henry Sayers |
 Michael McKellVic | Vic |
 Nicholas BallCharlie Kray | Charlie Kray |
 Alfie DobsonJohn Henry Sayers | John Henry Sayers |
| SSteve WraithStephen Sayers | Stephen Sayers |
 Eddie WebberCockney Ed | Cockney Ed |
| LLesley Saint-JohnAunt Vera | Aunt Vera |
| CChristopher ConnelDetective Scott | Detective Scott |
 Sharon PercyDetective Iceton | Detective Iceton |
| AAdam SaintPat | Pat |
| TTony HodgeUncle Albert | Uncle Albert |
| MMelvyn BarnesMichael Sayers | Michael Sayers |