Al Capone

Al Capone

Was Al Capone a brutal villain who took no prisoners? Or a Robin Hood type figure who seized an opportunity in a tale of rags to riches? Jack Skipper, Maisie Adam and Daliso Chaponda are tasked with finding out whether Al Capone is evil or genius.

Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina Riggs Researcher: Christina Riggs Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith

The producer was Sasha Bobak. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

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OJ Simpson

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Evil Genius: Returning Soon

Evil Genius: Returning Soon

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Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

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Lady Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

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John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller

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Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell

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Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

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