Series synopsis
Mrs Biggs is a British drama crime television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 5, 2012. It ended on October 3, 2012. It was created by Jeff Pope. It stars Sheridan Smith and Daniel Mays.
The true story of Charmian Brent (née Powell), the rebellious product of a strict 1950s upbringing, and her whirlwind romance with Ronald Biggs leading to a descent into crime, most infamously 1963's Great Train Robbery.
Premise
The true story of Charmian Brent (née Powell), the rebellious product of a strict 1950s upbringing, and her whirlwind romance with Ronald Biggs leading to a descent into crime, most infamously 1963's Great Train Robbery.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sheridan Smith as Charmian Biggs
- Daniel Mays as Ronald Biggs
Guest cast
- Caroline Goodall as Muriel Powell
- Adrian Scarborough as Bernard Powell
- Tom Brooke as Mike Haynes
- Oscar Sanders as Nicky Briggs (6yo)
- Mickey Morris as Nicky Briggs (10yo)
- Blake Nicholson as Twizzy Briggs (3yo)
- Josh Condon as Twizzy Briggs (6yo)
- Jay Simpson as Bruce Reynolds
- Jack Lowden as Alan Wright
- Claire Rushbrook as Ruby Wright
- Jon Foster as Gordon Goody
- Ron Cook as Peter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 5, 2012 | October 3, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Headmaster's daughter Charmian Powell meets petty criminal Ronnie Biggs on a train. Her father disapproves and forbids her to see him. Head over heels in love, Charmian leaves home, steals from her employer, and goes on the run with Ronnie. |
September 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Ronnie returns from his tree-felling job and Charmian realises that he has been involved in the Great Train Robbery when he shows her his share of £147,000. |
September 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Charmian has an affair with Alan but finds herself visiting a back-alley abortionist after getting pregnant. Ruby threatens to tell Ronnie unless Charmian pays her, but Charmian has a better use for her cash: financing Ronnie's escape with fellow convict Eric Flower. |
September 19, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 3, 2012 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |