A Robber's Tale
Based on the true story of the famous 1963 train robbery, this first episode is taken from the robbers' point of view.
Based on the true story of the 1963 train robbery, this film shows how a group of mid-level criminals masterminded by Bruce Reynolds joined forces with a corrupt solicitor to hijack the Bank Holiday mail train from Glasgow to Euston. But their meticulous planning was compromised by a violent attack on the train driver and a botched getaway.
Faced with such a huge and audacious crime, worth Β£44 million in today's money, the establishment hit back - and Reynolds and his men became the most wanted men in Britain.
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Time's up
Duration: 02:10
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Ronnie was a lover who had said goodbye to crime
Duration: 00:43
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Charlie Wilson - the man who loved money
Duration: 01:22
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The responsibility of playing a real person
Duration: 01:50
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Nina Simone
Sinnerman
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Eliza Doolittle
Summertime
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Eliza Doolittle
Who Is Gonna Pay the Check
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Frank Sinatra
You Make Me Feel So Young
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Bruce Reynolds | Luke Evans |
| Roy James | Martin Compston |
| Charlie Wilson | Jack Roth |
| Gordon Goody | Paul Anderson |
| Buster Edwards | Neil Maskell |
| Bert Turner | Nigel Collins |
| Franny Reynolds | Bethany Muir |
| Detective Inspector Frank Williams | Robert Glenister |
| Nick Reynolds | George Ward |
| The Ulsterman | Stuart Graham |
| Roger Cordrey | Nicholas Murchie |
| Tommy Wisbey | Jordan Long |
| Billy Still | John Voce |
| Ronnie Biggs | Jack Gordon |
| Mr Wyatt | Mark Stratton |
| David Whitby | Dean Smith |
| Glasgow Train Driver | James Lauren |
| Director | Julian Jarrold |
| Writer | Chris Chibnall |
| Producer | Julia Stannard |
Broadcast
- Wed 18 Dec 2013 20:00