Legendary TV presenter Fred Dinenage is the official biographer to the most renowned gangsters in British history ... the Kray Twins. In this extraordinary documentary Fred, for the first time, reveals the truth about his time with the Twins and their famously brutal lives.

Over the course of the documentary Fred tells the story of their lives - their childhood, heyday and demise - and about his own involvement with the infamous twins. We find out how the unusual pairing of Fred Dinenage and the Krays came to be and about the process of writing a book with the most famous prisoners in the UK.

Before they died Ronnie and Reggie wanted to tell their story and publish an autobiography. They needed someone to write it and the man they chose to do this was at the time a top children's TV presenter, news anchorman and generally thought of as one of the nicest men in the business - Fred Dinenage.

The documentary is a journey for Fred as he re-examines his time with the Twins. He meets key characters from their lives including 'Mad' Frankie Fraser and the godfather of British crime Freddie Foreman. He puts their story into context giving vivid accounts of the time from the extreme poverty of the East End to the brutal conditions of Broadmoor. Through a series of in depth interviews he reveals the influence that the war torn East End upbringing had on the twins and their constant battle against authority, the desire for fame and the association with the famous in their heyday as well as their long lives in prison ruling like the gangland leaders they were.

Kate Beal, Managing Director of Talent South, says:

“Producing this documentary has been an exciting challenge for the Talent South team. The Krays really are stuff of legend and we feel that our documentary gives and honest account of the Britain's most infamous gangsters.

Working with Fred Dinenage has been a genuine pleasure. His journalistic integrity has brought authority and insight to a difficult subject. His unique voice brings balance to the paradox that is the Kray Twins.”

KMB was formed in 2005 and won nine TV commissions from the ITV Network, ITV Meridian, UKTV and Open Access TV. These included the ITV documentary series Vicars' Wives and two series of The Flying Winemakers for UKTV. KMB produced a DVD for the RAF about their air show 'Spirit of Adventure' and have worked with many corporate clients including Southampton Solent University and Eastleigh Borough Council.

 

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