From the Mafiosi of Sicily to the heavies of East End London, the gangster is a universally recognised character archetype, taking many forms across history. It is also a genre, with memorable examples within drama and comedy.

This episode takes the character and the genre apart, exploring common traits, plotlines, and ways in which writers can tackle them moving forward.

Director, screenwriter and cinematographer Zak Fenning joins to lend his insights, following his recent successful project, A Gangster’s Life.