TV series

Mrs Biggs

Name: Mrs Biggs
Released: 2012
Cast: Sheridan Smith, Daniel Mays

2012· 1 season· 40 min episodes★ 8.0Ended

On ITV1 — From ITV Studios · December Films

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Synopsis

The true story of Charmian Brent (née Powell), the rebellious product of a strict 1950s upbringing, and her whirlwind romance with Ronald Biggs leading to a descent into crime, most infamously 1963's Great Train Robbery.

Themes

based on true story heist miniseries period drama true crime train robbery historical drama 1950s 1960s whirlwind romance

Episodes

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E1 Part 1Next upSep 5, 2012 · 64 min
Synopsis
Headmaster's daughter Charmian Powell meets petty criminal Ronnie Biggs on a train. Her father disapproves and forbids her to see him. Head over heels in love, Charmian leaves home, steals from her employer, and goes on the run with Ronnie.
Guest stars: Caroline Goodall (Muriel Powell), Adrian Scarborough (Bernard Powell), Tom Brooke (Mike Haynes), Jay Simpson (Bruce Reynolds), Jon Foster (Gordon Goody), Ron Cook (Peter), Rachel Bell (Mary), Iain McKee (Charlie Wilson)
E2 Part 2Sep 12, 2012 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ronnie returns from his tree-felling job and Charmian realises that he has been involved in the Great Train Robbery when he shows her his share of £147,000.
Guest stars: Caroline Goodall (Muriel Powell), Adrian Scarborough (Bernard Powell), Jay Simpson (Bruce Reynolds), Jack Lowden (Alan Wright), Claire Rushbrook (Ruby Wright), Jon Foster (Gordon Goody), Ron Cook (Peter), Iain McKee (Charlie Wilson)
E3 Part 3Sep 19, 2012 · 43 min
Synopsis
Charmian has an affair with Alan but finds herself visiting a back-alley abortionist after getting pregnant. Ruby threatens to tell Ronnie unless Charmian pays her, but Charmian has a better use for her cash: financing Ronnie's escape with fellow convict Eric Flower.
Guest stars: Oscar Sanders (Nicky Briggs (6yo)), Blake Nicholson (Twizzy Briggs (3yo)), Jack Lowden (Alan Wright), Claire Rushbrook (Ruby Wright), Dorian Lough (Paul Seabourne), Elizabeth Edmonds (Mrs Baker), Leo Gregory (Eric Flower), Denise Roberts (Annie Pitcher)
E4 Part 4Sep 26, 2012 · 45 min
Synopsis
After Ronnie's wanted photo appears in an Australian magazine, he moves Charmian and the boys to Melbourne, where she gets a job in a biscuit factory and he works as a building foreman. However, when his picture flashes on the evening news, he goes into hiding.
Guest stars: Caroline Goodall (Muriel Powell), Adrian Scarborough (Bernard Powell), Tom Brooke (Mike Haynes), Oscar Sanders (Nicky Briggs (6yo)), Mickey Morris (Nicky Briggs (10yo)), Blake Nicholson (Twizzy Briggs (3yo)), Josh Condon (Twizzy Briggs (6yo)), Leo Gregory (Eric Flower)
E5 Part 5Oct 3, 2012 · 64 min
Synopsis
As Ron begins a new life in Rio, Charmian makes the best of things as a single mother in Melbourne. But tragedy strikes when their eldest is killed in a car accident.
Guest stars: Caroline Goodall (Muriel Powell), Adrian Scarborough (Bernard Powell), Tom Brooke (Mike Haynes), Mickey Morris (Nicky Briggs (10yo)), Josh Condon (Twizzy Briggs (6yo)), Phil Cornwell (DS Jack Slipper), Alison Bell (Joan Walter), Luisa Hastings Edge (Lindy)