A Heist Gone Viral: Award-Winning British Drama ‘The Gold’ Arrives on Masterpiece
A thrilling true crime story grounded in the high-stakes world of 1980s London is coming to PBS’ Masterpiece. "The Gold," a critically acclaimed British drama, takes viewers into the heart of a monumental gold heist that forever changed the landscape of British crime.
Starring Hugh Bonneville, Clara Spencer, and Jack Lowden, the series dives deep into the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery, where six armed men stumbled upon a gold bullion worth a staggering £26 million. What began as a typical robbery evolved into a complex saga of international money laundering, leaving a trail of corruption and violence in its wake.
As "The Gold" skillfully unfolds, we witness the immediate chaos of the heist and its aftermath, portrayed with gripping realism. The series then explodes the timeline, delving into the decades-long repercussions of this audacious crime.
"As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime, while the police embark on dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police,” the BBC describes.
Masterpiece will be airing both seasons of "The Gold," promising a captivating viewing experience that blends historical accuracy with edge-of-your-seat suspense. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced, fans can expect to see the series sometime in the new year.
Don’t miss out on this riveting true-crime drama that explores the dark side of ambition and the enduring power of greed.
"The Gold" does not yet have a premiere date on Masterpiece but will likely air sometime next year.
"The Gold" is based on extensive research and interviews, according to the BBC.
