John Palmer: 1. Palmer Nova
A young John Palmer starts to make a name for himself in the criminal underworld - and the Brink’s-Mat gold robbery provides him with a life-changing opportunity.
From the streets of post-war Birmingham, a young John Palmer - unable to read or write - starts to make a name for himself in the criminal underworld, wheeler-dealing jewellery and smelting gold. But it’s the Brink’s-Mat gold heist - the biggest armed robbery of all time - that provides him with the opportunity of a lifetime.
This podcast includes strong language and descriptions of violence.
Presenter: Livvy Haydock
Series producer: Mick Tucker
Producer: Patrick Kiteley
Technical production and sound design: Nicky Edwards
Additional technical production: Richard Hannaford
Journalism Assistant: Tim Fernley
Production Manager: Sarah Payton
Commissioning editors: Richard Maddock and Dylan Haskins
Editor and executive producer: Carl Johnston.
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- Mon 20 Feb 2023 00:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live
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