The Siege of Sidney Street: Historian describes the most 'sensational' shootout London has ever seen

Here at London World, we’re passionate about learning more about the city’s rich and often gruesome history.

From the Great Fire of London and lost palaces to the crimes that shook the city.

We spoke to historian Andrew Whitehead about the most ‘sensational shootout’ the capital has ever seen.

It includes the robbery of a jewellery store, Winston Churchill, a fire, and the death of three policemen. Watch on LondonWorld's own TV channel Shots! on Freeview channel 262 at 8.50pm on Sunday or on demand now at www.shotstv.com