The Corrupted

I've sadly come to the end of this series on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b050z5cf

Fifty eight episodes aiming squarely at those in power, both in the larger political sense; in individual institutions, like prisons and The Met; and in personal relationships. The series pulls no punches. GF Newman, the author of the original book, The Corrupted, cleverly interweaves his characters through real political and historical events, so Joey Oldman (or Lord Olinska as he eventually becomes) meets historical characters we all know as he corruptly, without scrupples, with no morality, makes his way to the top, or near it any way.

The story begins in 1953 and ends just after Goron Brown took over from Blair. The series is not for the faint hearted, so if you you have difficulty with very offensive racist and sexual language and a large dose of violence, avoid. But if you are interested in the underbelly of British society and in corruption in high places (and low ones) you won't be disappointed. Personally, I thought it was brilliant. There are some fab performances, as usual Toby Jones is excellent but Joe Armstrong and Ross Kemp are super as the "hero" of the piece, Brian.