The Great Train Robbery 2013
What is The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery is a two-part British television historical drama written and created by Chris Chibnall that was first broadcast on BBC One on 18 and 19 December 2013. The series portrays the events of 8 August 1963, when Britain woke up to the news of the biggest robbery in the country's history after a train was hijacked and robbed thirty-five miles from its arrival in central London.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 18, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 19, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
BritBox
Britbox Apple TV channel
BritBox Amazon ChannelBuy
Apple TV StoreStream
AMC+ Amazon ChannelWith ads
Pluto TVStream
Amazon Prime VideoBritbox Apple TV channelBritBox Amazon Channel
Spectrum On Demand
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelFree
FawesomeWith ads
The Roku ChannelPluto TV
Shout! Factory TV
Plex
Plex Channel
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
Amazon MX PlayerBuy
Amazon VideoStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 2 episodes and an average 90-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
The Great Train Robbery is a two-part British television historical drama written and created by Chris Chibnall that was first broadcast on BBC One on 18 and 19 December 2013. The series portrays the events of 8 August 1963, when Britain woke up to the news of the biggest robbery in the country's history after a train was hijacked and robbed thirty-five miles from its arrival in central London. The country was stunned by the audacious raid, leading to questions about who was behind it and how they pulled it off. The production approaches the subject through a two-part structure, portraying the historic event firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch them. The cast includes Luke Evans, Martin Compston, Jack Roth, and Paul Anderson.
Should you watch it?
“Britain is stunned by the biggest robbery in the country's history on 8 August 1963.”
- Portrays the robbery from both the robbers and the police perspectives
- Features writing by Chris Chibnall
- Includes a high-quality musical score
- The character Biggs is only a peripheral figure who appears late in the drama
Watch it if you are interested in a two-part historical drama about an audacious 1963 train hijacking.
This TV-14 historical drama explores the heist and subsequent police investigation.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Great Train Robbery — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Robber's Tale Mytharc Dec 18, 2013
- E2 A Copper's Tale Mytharc Dec 19, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Great Train Robbery?
The series is not available for streaming in New Zealand, but it can be found on 6 other streaming services globally.
Is this series worth watching?
The drama is a two-part series written by Chris Chibnall that portrays the historical 1963 robbery from multiple perspectives.
How long is the binge duration?
The series is a two-part drama.
Which episodes are essential?
The series consists of two parts that were originally broadcast on 18 and 19 December 2013.
■ Ended / Final Season Complete Renewal tracker
Explore The Great Train Robbery
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows Take the quiz More from BBC One
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Great Train Robbery.