The Great Train Robbery
Series Overview
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?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Wed, Dec 18, 2013
Chris ChibnallLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “A Copper's Tale”
The police investigate the robbery in the full glare of public and media scrutiny.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Train Robbery trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-06
Cast & Creators
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Jim Broadbent
DCS Tommy Butler
Luke Evans
Bruce Reynolds
Jack Roth
Charlie Wilson
Robert Glenister
DI Frank Williams
Paul Anderson
Gordon Goody
Neil Maskell
Buster Edwards
Martin Compston
Roy James
Nicholas Murchie
Roger Corderey
Del Synnott
Brian Field
Jack Gordon
Ronnie Biggs
James Wilby
John Wheater
James Fox
Henry Brooke, Home Secretary
Nick Moran
DS Jack Slipper
Tim Pigott-Smith
DS Maurice Ray
Richard Hope
DCS Malcolm Fewtrell
John Salthouse
DCI Sid Bradbery
Bethany Muir
Franny Reynolds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Strong, Julian Jarrold
Chris Chibnall, Rob Ryan, Andrew Cook
Paul Englishby, Glenn Gregory
George Richmond
Billy Sneddon, Mark Eckersley
Julia Stannard, Hugo Heppell, Polly Hill, Geoff Webb, Harry Oulton
Department Leadership Roster
James Strong
Director
Chris Chibnall
Screenplay
Julia Stannard
Producer
Julian Jarrold
Director
Billy Sneddon
Editor
Helen Scott
Production Design
Mark Eckersley
Editor
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Train Robbery
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What is The Great Train Robbery about?
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?
How many seasons does The Great Train Robbery have?
The Great Train Robbery comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Great Train Robbery?
Key cast members in The Great Train Robbery include Jim Broadbent, Luke Evans, Jack Roth, Robert Glenister, Paul Anderson.
Who created or directed The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery was developed and directed by James Strong, Julian Jarrold.