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In prohibition era Chicago, few men were brave enough to stand up to the gangster and businessman, Al Capone.

One who did was incorruptible federal agent Eliot Ness, leader of the 'Untouchables' and subject of books and films galore.

Joe Queenan explores why the story of gangbuster Ness continues to loom large in the American imagination.

Produced at 91福利社 Manchester by Geoff Bird.

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in June 2007.