The WORST episodes of The Gallows Pole

Every episode of The Gallows Pole ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Gallows Pole!

The true 18th-century story of David Hartley and the Cragg Vale Coiners, a community of weavers who made fake gold coins to supplement their incomes.

Last Updated: 8/13/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
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The Resurrection of Dave
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6.00
26 votes

#1 - The Resurrection of Dave

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2023

West Yorkshire, early 1760s. David Hartley is returning to his family’s remote moor-top dwelling after seven years away in Birmingham. Gravely wounded and dragging a mysterious bag of tools, he receives help from six mythical stag-men, who let him know that his work on earth isn’t done yet.

Directors: Shane Meadows
Writer: Shane Meadows
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Thy Had a Dream
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7.07
15 votes

#2 - Thy Had a Dream

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2023

After finding his community destitute, David introduces his kin to ‘clipping’ – the illegal forging of coins and David’s scheme to bring back dignity and security to his people.

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The Anti-Heist
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7.67
12 votes

#3 - The Anti-Heist

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2023

David’s gang partake in their first mission, focused on the rent-seeking, exploitative Clothier. David also aims to make amends with Grace, the 'jilted' love of his life.

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