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The Gold 2023

★ 7.3/10 · 72 votes CrimeDrama 2 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is The Gold?

The Gold is a British crime and drama television series that premiered in 2023. Created and written by Neil Forsyth, the show is a dramatization inspired by true events surrounding the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
First aired
Feb 12, 2023
Last aired
Jun 23, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Crime, Drama
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The Gold is a British crime and drama television series that premiered in 2023. Created and written by Neil Forsyth, the show is a dramatization inspired by true events surrounding the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery. The narrative begins on November 26, 1983, when six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot. During the heist, the group discovers gold bullion valued at 26 million pounds. The series explores the aftermath of this event and the remarkable story that followed the robbery. The production, which spans two seasons, features an ensemble cast including Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden, and Tom Cullen. The program is co-produced by Tannadice Pictures and has been distributed by PBS Distribution. Classified as a suspense and drama series, the show is categorized as a television production that ran from 2023 to 2025. It remains a notable example of television storytelling focused on the historical implications of the Brink's-Mat incident and its subsequent impact on those involved.

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“Six armed men discover a fortune in gold bullion during a 1983 security depot heist.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on real events
  • high-stakes premise
Keep in mind
  • involves criminal activity

Watch it if you enjoy historical crime dramas based on real-life security heists.

The series depicts an armed robbery and criminal activity.

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Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows a group of men who break into a security depot and find gold bullion.

When is the series set?

The story begins on 26 November 1983.

What was stolen?

The thieves stumbled across gold bullion worth 26 million pounds.

Is this based on a true story?

Yes, the series is based on the Brink's-Mat security depot robbery.

How many people were involved in the initial break-in?

Six armed men broke into the depot.