Sometimes the price of power is too high.
Focusing on the Ryan family in London throughout the 50s/60s. Maura Ryan is the only girl of seven older boys. The oldest brother, Michael, is the patriarchal figure and controls their gangland activity in the city. Although initially shielded from the going ons of the Ryan brothers, she enters into the family business as they attempt to rule the East End Dangerous Lady was a four-part British mini-series TV drama, which aired on ITV and was based on Martina Cole's first published novel of the same name. The series premièred in 1995 and starred Sheila Hancock, Jason Isaacs, Susan Lynch and Owen Teale. Each episode lasted 60 minutes and was a Warner Sisters production for the ITV network.
DirectorJohn Woods
WritersMartina Cole, Paul Hines
Episode 1
May 23, 1995
A turf battle begins between The Ryan family and a group of Hotels, plenty of bloodshed follows as the two factions battle for control.
Episode 2
May 30, 1995
After feeling like she's been wronged, Maura decides to fight back, matching her brothers for work.
Episode 3
Jun 6, 1995
Another member of the family dies, a retaliation follows. Maura is given a wake up call about the direction she's going in.
Episode 4
Jun 13, 1995
Time is running out for The Ryan family, Terry thinks the best course of action is to take Maura away from it all.
