We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
S2 Ep17: Former Gangster Who Worked For The Krays Opens Up On His Life
In this episode we sat down with Chris Lambrianou, former gangster, who worked with the Kray twins and was involved in the murder of notorious East End gangster Jack "The Hat" McVitie.
Chris told us about his childhood, his way into crime, what it was like to deal with the Krays and how the prison has completely transformed his childhood to life.
This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.
Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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Thanks to Chris for taking part!
12 Jul 2023
S2 Ep16: London "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney Tells His Life Story
Dave Courtney has many titles - he has been a doorman in London's finest nightclubs, he became known as "celebrity gangster" after carrying out security for the Krays at their funeral and has been involved in some criminal activity. Dave shared with us his incredible life story and where he is now.
This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.
Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
Thanks to Dave for taking part!
You can follow him here:
https://www.facebook.com/david.courtney.9003 (https://www.facebook.com/david.courtney.9003)
https://instagram.com/davidcourtneyobe (https://instagram.com/davidcourtneyobe)
5 Jul 2023
S2 Ep15: Ex Guantanamo Prisoner: Torture And Abuse Inside The World's Most Notorious Jail
Ruhal Ahmed was detained without trial by the US government in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. He told us about the abuse and torture he experienced, and how he was eventually flown back to the UK in 2004 and released the next day without charges.
This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.
Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
Thanks to Ruhal for taking part!
Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones
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