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The Heiress and The General Episode 5: The Hunt

Police plan an elaborate sting to catch the General red-handed.

One priceless art collection, two of the most daring robberies in art heist history - carried out by two very different criminals. The Heiress and The General examines the lead up to the robberies, the aftermath and the hunt for the missing art – two priceless paintings remain missing to this day.

Episode 5: The Hunt

Martin Cahill continues his feud with the Garda but is unaware that an elaborate sting operation is already being planned, involving multiple police forces from around the world – will he take the bait? Meanwhile The General sends his lieutenant to a high-stakes meeting with an American gangster – but all is not as it seems.
The Heiress and The General features documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

Presented by Marie-Louise Muir

Martin Cahill – Lloyd Cooney
TV Reporter – Faolan Morgan
Garda 1 – Emmett Kirwan
Charley Hill – Marty Maguire
Tommy – Faolan Morgan
Shavo – Laurence Kinlan
Berman / FBI agent – Patrick Fitzsymons
Dispatcher – Patrick Fitzsymons
Undercover Agent – Jean-Paul Van Der Velde

Producer: Conor McKay
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Northern Ireland Production

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15 minutes

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  • Sat 5 Mar 2022 12:05

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