Once upon a crime: I grew up in Britain's hardest city, where the only way to survive was on your wits

This is the true story of Jimmy Cryans. A story of growing up in Glasgows east end during the fifties and sixties and how he became involved in a life of crime.

Jimmy speaks about the various characters he met and his dealings with some of Britains major criminals.

He reveals how petty theft and shoplifting quickly snowballed into armed robbery with raids on banks, jewelers and security vehicles.

But Jimmys story also explains his lifelong quest to find himself and how it eventually led to triumph over adversity.

At times funny and uplifting and at others sad, above all this is a real life story that will inspire.