This was an enjoyable 6 part drama loosely based on the 1983 Brinx Matt robbery at Heathrow airport. I do use the word loosely, having watched several documentaries on the robbery and in reality these were not a bunch of lovable rogues who by chance stumbled upon the biggest robbery ever but extremely unpleasant violent thugs.
People in the UK will know the name of Kenneth Noye who viciously stabbed and murderd a police officer in his own property. But miraculously was acquitted of the crime. But it was John Palmer the Bristol jeweller who smelted the bars claiming he was not aware they were from the Brinx robbery who in reality was an extremely violent criminal who would later flee to Spain and make millions from a time share scam.
Overall this is an enjoyable watch with great attention to 1980s clothes, hair and music. And fine performances throughout particularly Hugh Boniville as the lead detective Brian Boyce. 8/10.
People in the UK will know the name of Kenneth Noye who viciously stabbed and murderd a police officer in his own property. But miraculously was acquitted of the crime. But it was John Palmer the Bristol jeweller who smelted the bars claiming he was not aware they were from the Brinx robbery who in reality was an extremely violent criminal who would later flee to Spain and make millions from a time share scam.
Overall this is an enjoyable watch with great attention to 1980s clothes, hair and music. And fine performances throughout particularly Hugh Boniville as the lead detective Brian Boyce. 8/10.