Series synopsis
The Great Train Robbery is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 18, 2013. It ended on December 19, 2013. It was created by Chris Chibnall. It stars Jim Broadbent, Luke Evans, Jack Roth and Robert Glenister.
8 August 1963: Britain wakes up to news of the biggest robbery in the country’s history. A train has been hijacked and robbed, 35 miles from its arrival in central London. The country is stunned. Who could be behind it? How did they pull off such an audacious raid?
Premise
8 August 1963: Britain wakes up to news of the biggest robbery in the country’s history. A train has been hijacked and robbed, 35 miles from its arrival in central London. The country is stunned. Who could be behind it? How did they pull off such an audacious raid?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Broadbent as DCS Tommy Butler
- Luke Evans as Bruce Reynolds
- Jack Roth as Charlie Wilson
- Robert Glenister as DI Frank Williams
- Paul Anderson as Gordon Goody
- Neil Maskell as Buster Edwards
- Martin Compston as Roy James
- Nicholas Murchie as Roger Corderey
Supporting cast
- Del Synnott as Brian Field
- Jack Gordon as Ronnie Biggs
- James Wilby as John Wheater
- James Fox as Henry Brooke, Home Secretary
- Nick Moran as DS Jack Slipper
- Tim Pigott-Smith as DS Maurice Ray
- Richard Hope as DCS Malcolm Fewtrell
- John Salthouse as DCI Sid Bradbery
- Bethany Muir as Franny Reynolds
Guest cast
- Nigel Collins as Bert Turner
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 18, 2013 | December 19, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Robber's Tale A group of criminals join forces with a corrupt solicitor to hijack a mail train. |
December 18, 2013 |
| 2 |
A Copper's Tale The police investigate the robbery in the full glare of public and media scrutiny. |
December 19, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 18, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2013 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 20:00:00 |