Introducing Gangster: The Story Of Georgie Pai

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4 March 2026


3 minutes


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From the streets of Hong Kong to the neon-lit Chinatowns of Britain, Georgie Pai developed a nationwide criminal empire through his Triad gang Wo Shing Wo. With a network of protection rackets, betting dens and an army of loyal followers, he managed his grass with threats, violence and machetes. Gangster actions inside the world of the Triads. A brotherhood bound by secret handshakes and fancy routines, where loyalty is sworn in blood. For years, Georgie Pai's name alone triggered absolute horror amongst Britain's Chinese community. He was deported back to Hong Kong a number of times, but with police unable to pin him to a single criminal offense, it was delegated 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: and Louise Kattenhorn


Commissioning Editor: Richard Maddock


Editor and Executive Producer: Clare Fordham


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