Tonight | Original Gangsters with Sean Bean on SBS 2: Billy Hill and the Krays – Original Gangsters with Sean Bean airs on SBS 2 on Friday 2 October 2026 at 8:30pm.
Billy Hill takes centre stage in the fourth episode, shifting the focus to the criminal figure known as the Godfather of London. An interview with his only son, Justin, adds a family perspective to the account of his influence on the Kray twins.
Original Gangsters on SBS 2: Sean Bean
Sean Bean guides viewers through the lives of some of history’s most notorious gangsters. The series examines how they built their criminal empires and how their legacies continue to affect the world around them.
Each episode combines cinematic re-enactments with interviews from experts and family members. Many of those contributors are speaking on camera for the first time, offering personal insights alongside the historical research.
In series one, episode four, Billy Hill & The Krays, Hill shares the spotlight with the infamous twins he taught. The episode explores that connection as part of the wider story of London’s underworld.
Justin’s exclusive interview provides a direct link to Hill’s family. Alongside the reconstructions and expert contributions, it brings another point of view to the series’ examination of power, influence and criminal reputation.
When to watch
Watch Original Gangsters with Sean Bean on SBS 2 on Friday 2 October 2026 at 8:30pm. Stream free on SBS on Demand.
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