They were cobblers, salesmen, barbers and landlords. Working men. Yet they were anything but ordinary. They were the State’s part-time killers; the hangmen.
- Created by
- John Keeling
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Hangman
Sep 17, 200847 min
This is the story of The Private Executioners…a unique history of British capital punishment, seen through the eyes of those who dispensed it. Though the hangman’s duties were grim, their experiences encompassed pathos, passion and even gen
- 2S1 E2
Dynasties of Death
Sep 29, 200847 min
The story of the French ‘bourreau’ is perhaps the most remarkable in the history of judicial executions. Nowhere were executioners more shunned than in France. Since they were carrying out the King’s work, by divine right, they were seen as
- 3S1 E3
States of Death
Sep 30, 200847 min
In Britain it was the rope. In France; the guillotine. But in its short history the United States of America has experimented with a bewildering array of execution methods….And continues to do so. This programme examines the history of the
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Executioners?
- The Executioners is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Executioners are there?
- The Executioners has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Executioners?
- The Executioners has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 30, 2008.
- Who stars in The Executioners?
- The Executioners stars Jonathan Kydd.
