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A Robber's Tale

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Based on the true story of the famous 1963 train robbery, this first episode is taken from the robbers' point of view.

Based on the true story of the 1963 train robbery, this film shows how a group of mid-level criminals masterminded by Bruce Reynolds joined forces with a corrupt solicitor to hijack the Bank Holiday mail train from Glasgow to Euston. But their meticulous planning was compromised by a violent attack on the train driver and a botched getaway.

Faced with such a huge and audacious crime, worth £44 million in today's money, the establishment hit back - and Reynolds and his men became the most wanted men in Britain.

1 hour, 28 minutes

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Wed 18 Dec 2013 20:00
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  • Nina Simone

    Sinnerman

  • Eliza Doolittle

    Summertime

  • Eliza Doolittle

    Who Is Gonna Pay the Check

  • Frank Sinatra

    You Make Me Feel So Young

Credits

Bruce Reynolds Luke Evans
Roy James Martin Compston
Charlie Wilson Jack Roth
Gordon Goody Paul Anderson
Buster Edwards Neil Maskell
Bert Turner Nigel Collins
Franny Reynolds Bethany Muir
Detective Inspector Frank Williams Robert Glenister
Nick Reynolds George Ward
The Ulsterman Stuart Graham
Roger Cordrey Nicholas Murchie
Tommy Wisbey Jordan Long
Billy Still John Voce
Ronnie Biggs Jack Gordon
Mr Wyatt Mark Stratton
David Whitby Dean Smith
Glasgow Train Driver James Lauren
Director Julian Jarrold
Writer Chris Chibnall
Producer Julia Stannard

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