Year: 2023
Genre: Documentary
Emerging Directors: Alistair Ferguson and Jo Pagan
Series Producer/Director: Pete Stanton
Executive Producer: Harry Bell
Presenter: Graeme Armstrong
Production company: Tern TV
Broadcaster: BBC Scotland
Screen Scotland support: The documentary was supported as part of the BBC Scotland/Screen Scotland Emerging Directors initiative, announced in April 2023, the production companies involved have provided training, guidance and support to the new directors, while the BBC has supported the development and production of each documentary including this one, as well co-ordinating ‘masterclasses’ with leading industry experts.
Synopsis
In this three-part series, Ex-gang member turned bestselling author Graeme Armstrong travels to the schemes of Whitfield and Kirkton in Dundee. He speaks to former gang members in the areas and tries to understand the causes of rioting that broke out last year in Kirkton.
More information
Premiere: Street Gangs will begin on BBC Scotland at 10pm on Wednesday 4 October 2023, all episodes will be available on the BBC iPlayer.
Header image: Street Gangs promotional images, courtesy of BBC Scotland