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Grand Theft Auto shocked and thrilled the world. For rapper Bugzy Malone – it goes deep.

It’s the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. Its rise to domination is an incredible story. Rapper Bugzy Malone played it through his hardest times.

It’s the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. Its rise to domination is an incredible story. Rapper Bugzy Malone played it through his hardest times. And he’s going deep.

Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game: 6. Bad To The Bone

6. Bad To The Bone

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He’s GTA’s most unforgettable character: meet Trevor.

When GTA V arrived, it was a game so big it needed three lead characters. They were unforgettable performances – and one especially. Meet Trevor.

Like so many fans, Bugzy has spent hours and hours on GTA V.

It was a game so big it no longer had one lead character – it needed three.

They were performances acted with authority, anger and humour. This is the tale of what it takes to act such a nuanced and complex role, from an actor at the peak of his powers.

Steven Ogg provided the performance for the unforgettable Trevor – a haunted criminal prone to extreme violence.

Having done a few films himself, it’s a role that Bugzy finds inspiring.

But there was even more to come with GTA V, as its world expanded into an online metaverse all of its own. Three players from this weird and exciting world explain what gives them their in-game kicks.

At the same time, it’s a world that can cost money, if you want it to: and that’s something that’s led to growing criticism from some online users.

Expectation is growing for a new title in the series.

WARNING: This podcast contains adult language and descriptions of violence.

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CREDITS:

Written by Ciaran Tracey and Chris Warburton
Presenter: Bugzy Malone
Presenter: Chris Warburton
Mixing and Mastering: James Bradshaw
Assistant Producer: Gabrielle Gatti
Additional journalism by Jo Newsholme, Helen Ledwick and Laura Conder

Executive Commissioners for BBC: Richard Maddock and Dylan Haskins
Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace

The Executive Producer is Ciaran Tracey for Big City Nights

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