The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.
The Great Train Robbery: S1 E1 - A Robber's Tale
Following a vicious attack on a wages van at Heathrow airport in November 1962 the gang are disappointed that the haul is less than expected and their leader, Bruce Reynolds, is greedy for a bigger heist.
The Great Train Robbery: S1 E2 - A Copper's Tale
Four days after the robbery Home Secretary Brooke puts Flying Squad Chief Superintendent Tommy Butler in charge of the case. Though a dour loner and not a popular colleague he assembles an efficient team including Inspector Frank, who knows Reynolds