Based on the book by Benjamin Myers, Shane Meadows fictionalises the remarkable true story of the rise of David Hartley and the Cragg Vale Coiners. The Gallows Pole begins on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 31st May from 9pm.
This Is England star Michael Socha plays the lead role of David Hartley, who returns to his Yorkshire home after seven years in BBC2 s new drama The Gallows Pole.