The Great Train Robbery
Created by Chris Chibnall
On BBC One
A tense, procedural reconstruction of Britain's most audacious heist, built on historical intrigue and the cat-and-mouse hunt between criminals and law enforcement.
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?
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Does The Great Train Robbery leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Great Train Robbery easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Great Train Robbery scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Great Train Robbery sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is The Great Train Robbery violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Great Train Robbery
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Great Train Robbery
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Great Train Robbery, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Great Train Robbery, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Great Train Robbery, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
