The Great Train Robbery A Robber's Tale (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 88 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The Great Train Robbery

A Robber's Tale (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 88 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Following a vicious attack on a wages van at Heathrow airport in November 1962 the gang concerned are disappointed that the haul is less than expected and their leader, Bruce Reynolds, despite his wife's request that he eschews crime, is ...See moreFollowing a vicious attack on a wages van at Heathrow airport in November 1962 the gang concerned are disappointed that the haul is less than expected and their leader, Bruce Reynolds, despite his wife's request that he eschews crime, is greedy for a bigger heist. This comes about when an anonymous Ulsterman alerts the gang to the Glasgow to Euston mail train, said to be carrying a million pounds. Recruiting more villains Reynolds begins his meticulous plan to halt the train with false signals at a lonely Buckinghamshire crossing and, on August 8 1963, a night later than planned, the robbery takes place. Despite Reynolds' desire to play down violence train driver Jack Mills is injured and the getaway bungled as the gang, dressed as soldiers, hole up in a farmhouse. The haul is also far more than they imagined and Reynolds is conscious that it will be harder to dispose of as the robbers go their separate ways. Soon afterwards Reynolds sees in a newspaper headline that he is a suspect and a wanted man. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for A Robber's Tale.

Cast	+ Add Cast
36 cast members

Name	Known for
Luke Evans Bruce Reynolds Bruce Reynolds See fewer	Dracula Untold (2014)
Martin Compston Roy James Roy James See fewer	A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
Jack Roth Charlie Wilson Charlie Wilson See fewer	Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Paul Anderson Gordon Goody Gordon Goody See fewer	Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Neil Maskell Buster Edwards Buster Edwards See fewer	Hijack (2023)
Nigel Collins Bert Turner Bert Turner See fewer	Emmerdale Farm (1972)
Bethany Muir Franny Reynolds Franny Reynolds See fewer	About a Boy (2002)
Robert Glenister DI Frank Williams DI Frank Williams See fewer	The Aeronauts (2019)
George Ward Nick Reynolds Nick Reynolds See fewer	The Great Train Robbery (2013)
Del Synnott Brian Field Brian Field See fewer	Blitz (2011)
Stuart Graham The Ulsterman The Ulsterman See fewer	Hunger (2008)
Nicholas Murchie Roger Cordrey Roger Cordrey See fewer	Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
Jordan Long Tommy Wisby Tommy Wisby See fewer	The Gentlemen (2019)
John De Main Gang Member Gang Member See fewer	The Great Train Robbery (2013)
Gareth Cassidy Gang Member Gang Member See fewer	Curfew (2019)
John Voce Billy Still Billy Still See fewer	Penelope (2006)
Ross McCormack Arresting Officer (as Ross Mccormack) Arresting Officer (as Ross Mccormack) See fewer	The Great Train Robbery (2013)
Jack Gordon Ronnie Biggs Ronnie Biggs See fewer	Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War (2024)
Bill Thomas Alf Alf See fewer	Syrup (1994)
Mark Stratton Mr Wyatt Mr Wyatt See fewer	Speed Love (2016)
James Bye John Daly John Daly See fewer	Redemption (2013)
Eric Hulme Jack Mills Jack Mills See fewer	Emmerdale Farm (1972)
Dean Smith David Whitby David Whitby See fewer	Last Tango in Halifax (2012)
James Lauren Glasgow Train Driver Glasgow Train Driver See fewer	Coronation Street (1960)
Eliza Doolittle Nightclub Singer Nightclub Singer See fewer	Chalet Girl (2011)
Mark Ashwell Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) See fewer	The Beautiful One (2013)
Deborah Bartlett Background Artist (uncredited) Background Artist (uncredited) See fewer	Hello, My Name Is Simon (2012)
Michael Degnan Lone Airman (uncredited) Lone Airman (uncredited) See fewer	Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
Wilson Green Flying squad member (uncredited) Flying squad member (uncredited) See fewer	Once Upon a Time in Frickley
Joe Iliff Club Photographer (uncredited) Club Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Walk a Mile (2011)
Striker John Gang Member (uncredited) Gang Member (uncredited) See fewer	North v South (2015)
Patrick J. Maxwell Workman / Cafe Diner (uncredited) Workman / Cafe Diner (uncredited) See fewer	Surprise (I) (2018)
Al Powell Business Man / Club-Goer (uncredited) Business Man / Club-Goer (uncredited) See fewer	The Devils Breath (2013)
Dean Sills Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited) See fewer	Pond Life (I) (2022)
Paula Ann Williams Cinema Girl (uncredited) Cinema Girl (uncredited) See fewer	Sexxx the Sitcom (2012)
Ashley Woodhouse Police Officer / Waiter (uncredited) Police Officer / Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Black Comedy in America (2024)