Factual error: In 1940 3 of Alf White's men are arrested. As they are taken out of the pub they were in Alf and his son stand in the doorway. To their left (viewer's right) are posters for Floyd Patterson (who would have been aged 4 or 5 at the time) and the Platters (formed in 1952) and Lonnie Donegan (started performing 1949). (00:20:03)
Once Upon a Time in London (2019)
Directed by: Simon Rumley
Starring: Terry Stone, Andy Beckwith, Christopher Dunne, Josh Myers
Genres: Crime
Factual error: In 1940, Billy Hill is taken to gaol in a black Morris Commercial J Type van. Production of this model did not start until 1949. The actual van in the scene was made in 1957. (00:32:37)
Factual error: The Eastcastle Street postal van robbery of 1952 is depicted. The van used in the film was manufactured in 1956. (01:18:13 - 01:19:13)
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