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The guys discover dark histories in pubs that witnessed murder and gruesome punishments in the 1800s, and meet a folk singer who keeps the city's historic tales alive.

The Hairy Bikers' pub tour takes them to Edinburgh where they delve into the evil doings of Burke and Hare.

On the way they discover dark histories in pubs that witnessed murder, crime and gruesome punishments in the 1800s, and hear of a ghost who visits one of the city's oldest bars.

They also meet a pub folk singer who keeps the city's historic tales alive in his songs.

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dave Myers
Presenter Si King
Director Graham Dixon
Director Sharon Adam
Series Producer Julie Grant
Executive Producer Jo Roe

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