The Great Train Robbery

Genre: Crime

Description: A two-part British television miniseries that tells the story of the Great Train Robbery on 8 August 1963, first from the perspective of the robbers, then from the perspective of the police. Episode one, 'A Robber's Tale,' details the organisation and successful completion of the robbery led by mastermind Bruce Reynolds. Episode two, 'A Copper's Tale,' follows the police investigation led by DCS Tommy Butler as they work to identify and arrest the perpetrators. This BAFTA-nominated drama combines meticulous attention to historical detail with compelling character studies.

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Release Date: 2013-12-18