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Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game

It's the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. As a new installment is released in 2026, go deep into the history of the game with rapper Bugzy Malone.

Radio 5 Live,8 episodes

Episodes

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1. Birth Of A Legend
Screw being the good guy. A game is born where being criminal is winning.
15 Nov 2022,32 mins,
2. Megastrophic
GTA goes USA – and ignites a storm of criticism.
09 Jan 2023,35 mins,
3. Small Town Alabama
Vice City has style. But a lawyer is determined to bring down GTA.
16 Jan 2023,32 mins,
4. Hot Coffee
Gang life: and a sexy surprise is found in San Andreas.
16 Jan 2023,31 mins,
5. Suited And Booted
The fallout from gaming’s sexiest controversy.
23 Jan 2023,29 mins,
6. Bad To The Bone
He’s GTA’s most unforgettable character: meet Trevor.
23 Jan 2023,32 mins,
7. Finally
The wait is almost over: GTA VI is coming.
23 Jan 2023,34 mins,
The game is on … Welcome back to Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game
GTA VI arrives this year. Hear the story of the controversial and acclaimed game series.
14 Oct 2026,3 mins