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The Great Train Robbery

6.720131 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDrama

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?

DirectorsJames Strong·Julian Jarrold
WriterChris Chibnall
ProducersJulia Stannard·Hugo Heppell

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Robber's Tale
Dec 18, 2013 7.8
E2
A Copper's Tale
Dec 19, 2013 8.0

Cast · Directed by James Strong

JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
DCS Tommy Butler
LELuke Evans
Luke Evans
Bruce Reynolds
JRJack Roth
Jack Roth
Charlie Wilson
RGRobert Glenister
Robert Glenister
DI Frank Williams
PAPaul Anderson
Paul Anderson
Gordon Goody
NMNeil Maskell
Neil Maskell
Buster Edwards
MCMartin Compston
Martin Compston
Roy James
NMNicholas Murchie
Nicholas Murchie
Roger Corderey
DSDel Synnott
Del Synnott
Brian Field
JGJack Gordon
Jack Gordon
Ronnie Biggs
JWJames Wilby
James Wilby
John Wheater
JFJames Fox
James Fox
Henry Brooke, Home Secretary

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The Great Train Robbery — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Train Robbery?

The Great Train Robbery is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Great Train Robbery on Netflix?

No, The Great Train Robbery is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is The Great Train Robbery on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Great Train Robbery is available on BritBox and Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Great Train Robbery?

The Great Train Robbery has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of The Great Train Robbery out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Great Train Robbery are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Great Train Robbery?

No — The Great Train Robbery ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Great Train Robbery based on a true story?

Yes — The Great Train Robbery is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).