Find out what the cast had to say about their characters...
Jim Broadbent (DCS Butler) explains his bizarre chance meeting with two of the robbers.
Tom explains why he's "like a kid in a sweet shop" and also tells us about his character.
Martin Compston explains Roy James' motivation and tells us about Neil's 60s wardrobe!
Nick Moran explains his connection and tells us what they can't teach you at Met School.
Luke Evans describes how Bruce Reynolds loved sharing the high life with his family.
John Salthouse who plays DCI Sid Bradbury explains how his father knew Buster Edwards.
Jack Gordon explains how Ronnie Biggs had almost said goodbye to crime.
Gwyneth describes the exciting dresses and tells us about Jim Broadbent and 'corpsing'.
Tim Pigott-Smith explains the difference between the world of forensics then and now.
Jack Roth hopes everyone will fall in love with the robbers.
Nicholas Murchie describes how neither side would give up.
Neil Maskell felt Buster and Jean's flat in the programme should be clean and tidy.
James McGregor (DC Tommy Thorburn) talks about the natural separation in the cast.
Robert Glenister explains why we shouldn't be beguilded by the robbers.