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Mrs Biggs

Sheridan Smith steps into the role of Charmian, the wife of the infamous great train robber, Ronnie Biggs. Chronicling Charmian's dramatic life, from that fateful moment when her path crossed with Ronnie (Danny Mays) as a teenager, to the devastating consequences of the Great Train Robbery in 1963. An event which left Charmian and her family on the run with one of the world's most wanted men. Facing an uncertain future in foreign lands, how long will they be able to avoid capture, with their young children in tow?

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Cast & Crew See All

Sheridan Smith
Charmian Biggs
Daniel Mays
Ronald Biggs
Caroline Goodall
Muriel Powell

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Wed, Sep 5, 201264 mins

In 1957, teenage Charmian Powell has a stultifying home life dominated by her stern headmaster father, so when she meets older, charming Ronnie Biggs--a man with a criminal past--on a train, she sees a means of escape. Ronnie persuades her to steal 200 pounds from the bullion firm for which she works, which they use to elope to the South Coast. However, they are caught and Ronnie returns to prison while Charmian receives a suspended sentence. On his release they marry and have two children and Ronnie vows to go straight and resume his job as a carpenter. But finances are tight and Ronnie's friend Bruce Reynolds comes up with a tempting, highly illegal proposition.

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Awards

  • 2013 - National Television Award - Most Popular Male Drama Performance - nominated
  • 2013 - National Television Award - Most Popular Female Drama Performance - nominated
  • 2013 - RTS Television Award - Actor - Female - nominated
  • 2013 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Costume Design - nominated

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