Gangster

From Hong Kong to Britain’s Chinatowns, Georgie Pai built a Triad empire. With a network of protection rackets and gambling dens, he enforced his turf with machetes and violence.

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Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
Introducing Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
Gangster returns to tell the rise and fall of Triad boss Georgie Pai.
04 Mar 2026,3 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
1. Enter the Godfather
Georgie Pai arrives in Britain and starts to build his empire.
06 Mar 2026,27 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
2. The Hong Kong Connection
In Hong Kong, Georgie Pai rises from street thug to gang leader.
06 Mar 2026,29 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
3. Sleeping Tiger
Georgie Pai is arrested in Southampton and his protection racket is exposed.
06 Mar 2026,26 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
4. The Northern Powerhouse
Georgie Pai returns to Britain, expanding his Triad amid growing violence and turf wars.
06 Mar 2026,30 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
5. Video Wars
A video war grips Britain’s Chinatowns and a popular businessman is killed with machetes.
06 Mar 2026,30 mins,
Gangster: The Story of Georgie Pai
6. Losing Face
A television programme humiliates Georgie Pai, ending his Triad reign.
06 Mar 2026,28 mins,