Introducing Gangster: The Story Of Georgie Pai

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4 March 2026


3 minutes


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From the back streets of Hong Kong to the neon-lit Chinatowns of Britain, Georgie Pai constructed an across the country criminal empire through his Triad gang Wo Shing Wo. With a network of protection rackets, betting dens and an army of faithful fans, he managed his turf with dangers, violence and machetes. Gangster actions inside the world of the Triads. A brotherhood bound by secret handshakes and sophisticated routines, where loyalty is sworn in blood. For decades, Georgie Pai's name alone triggered outright fear among Britain's Chinese neighborhood. He was deported back to Hong Kong several times, but with cops unable to pin him to a single criminal activity, it was left to a group of reporters to bring him down.


Presenter: Livvy Haydock


Series Producer: Hayley Mortimer


Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford


Producers: Patrick Kiteley & Matt Toulson


Fixer in Hong Kong: Michelle Chan


Music: Andy Simms and Reliable Source Music


Journalism Assistants: Hattie Valentine & Ellie Dover


Commissioning Producer: Sam Proffitt


Commissioning Executive: Lorraine Okuefuna and Louise Kattenhorn


Commissioning Editor: Richard Maddock


Editor and Executive Producer: Clare Fordham


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