TV series
The Great Train Robbery
2013, English, on BBC One. Created by Chris Chibnall.
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?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2013
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery is streaming on AMC+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: A Copper's Tale
Aired 19 December 2013
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Chris ChibnallCreator
- Jim BroadbentDCS Tommy Butler · 2 ep
- Luke EvansBruce Reynolds · 2 ep
- Jack RothCharlie Wilson · 2 ep
- Robert GlenisterDI Frank Williams · 2 ep
- Paul AndersonGordon Goody · 2 ep
- Neil MaskellBuster Edwards · 2 ep
- Martin CompstonRoy James · 2 ep
- Nicholas MurchieRoger Corderey · 2 ep
- Del SynnottBrian Field · 2 ep
- Jack GordonRonnie Biggs · 2 ep
- James WilbyJohn Wheater · 2 ep
- James FoxHenry Brooke, Home Secretary · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 December 2013
- Last aired
- 19 December 2013
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Great Train Robbery: quick answers
Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Great Train Robbery are there?
The Great Train Robbery has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Great Train Robbery finished?
Yes. The Great Train Robbery ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Great Train Robbery on?
The Great Train Robbery is streaming on AMC+ in India.
The Great Train Robbery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Train Robbery is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Great Train Robbery?
If you liked The Great Train Robbery, try Steal, Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
Who created The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery was created by Chris Chibnall and stars Jim Broadbent, Luke Evans, Jack Roth.