The Gallows Pole
- TV Series
- 2023
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.3K
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Follows Hartley as he assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers for a criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history.Follows Hartley as he assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers for a criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history.Follows Hartley as he assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers for a criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
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- TriviaIn the BBC press release dated 8th September 2021, it announced that production was now underway on the 6 part drama. Cast to include Michael Socha, Thomas Turgoose, George MacKay, Tom Burke, Sophie McShera, Cara Theobold, Yusra Warsama, Samuel Edward-Cook and Anthony Welsh.
However the BBC press release dated 26th April 2023 states that its a 3 part drama and George MacKay and Tom Burke are no longer listed as appearing in the show.
- SoundtracksWhat Happens When You Turn the Devil Down
(uncredited)
Performed by The Mystery Lights
[title sequence theme]
Featured review
Somewhat Marmite, but stick with it.
David Hartley returns to his home town after several years away, guided by visions of Stag Men, he presents his community with an unusual, but lucrative business opportunity.
I do get a little worried now when The BBC does a historical, they were always so reliable, recent clunkers like Great Expectations hardly fill you with confidence. The Gallows Pole however is something very different.
It's definitely contemporary, visually and in terms of dialogue, I'm sure there was a degree of improvisation, at times it feels quite free flowing.
It isn't going to be for everyone, and I can understand why people may quit at Episode one, it was slow moving, and a bit heavy, but it definitely improves as it develops, pacing also improves somewhat.
I was very excited when this was announced a few years back, checking the original announcement, it was planned as a six part series, it gives me hope that this show will be back for a second run.
I'd be staggered if this didn't win awards for its production, it's a decadent looking series, the camera work, costumes and settings are wonderful. The accompanying music alters the mood significantly, at times it's haunting and atmospheric, it works so well.
The acting impressed me, Michael Socha and Sophie McShera both really stood out.
Nice little touches, I loved the quirky titles for the production team during those lengthy opening credits.
It took me some time to get into, I wasn't crazy early on, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
7/10.
I do get a little worried now when The BBC does a historical, they were always so reliable, recent clunkers like Great Expectations hardly fill you with confidence. The Gallows Pole however is something very different.
It's definitely contemporary, visually and in terms of dialogue, I'm sure there was a degree of improvisation, at times it feels quite free flowing.
It isn't going to be for everyone, and I can understand why people may quit at Episode one, it was slow moving, and a bit heavy, but it definitely improves as it develops, pacing also improves somewhat.
I was very excited when this was announced a few years back, checking the original announcement, it was planned as a six part series, it gives me hope that this show will be back for a second run.
I'd be staggered if this didn't win awards for its production, it's a decadent looking series, the camera work, costumes and settings are wonderful. The accompanying music alters the mood significantly, at times it's haunting and atmospheric, it works so well.
The acting impressed me, Michael Socha and Sophie McShera both really stood out.
Nice little touches, I loved the quirky titles for the production team during those lengthy opening credits.
It took me some time to get into, I wasn't crazy early on, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
7/10.
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- The Gallows Pole: This Valley Will Rise
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