This crime drama series from LWT followed the linked fates of nine bank robbers, led by George (David Daker), from the moment of their dramatic escape from custody while they are being driven from prison (where they are serving 12-years) to the Appeal Court.
The episodes presented the individual backstories of the men told from the point of view of the criminals themselves, their accomplices, and their women, with flashbacks to the audacious heist – known as “the bog robbery”.
The nine men hid in a disused ladies’ lavatory and sealed themselves in for the weekend. Then they tunnelled their way up through the floor of a nearby City bank and walked out clutching a third of a million pounds between them.
Bob Hoskins, Martin Shaw, Colin Farrell and Paul Eddington also starred.
George Squires
David Daker Bill Whittaker
William Marlowe Bernie Owens
Tom Adams Monty Parkin
Martin Shaw ‘Smudger’ Smedley
Jim Norton Franca
Hilary Heath Terence ‘Tel’ Bolden
Alun Armstrong Peter Glazebrook
Michael Culver Mike Smith
Patrick Durkin Charles ‘Knocker’ Grindley
Bob Hoskins Jenny
Mary Healey Arnold Hepton
Bryan Marshall Belinda
Gwyneth Powell Harvey Percival
Paul Eddington James Patten
Colin Farrell Shirley Coombs
Cheryl Hall Helen Griggs
Barbara Leigh-Hunt Mrs Glazebrook
Noel Hood Dr Glazebrook
John Welsh Sandra
Pam Scotcher Benny
Timothy West Julie Owens
Marjorie Yates Det. Insp. Rawlings
John Franklyn-Robbins Roy
Brian Hall Penny
Valerie Holliman Mrs Jackson
Anna Barry Eric
David Burke Delphine
Aubrey Richards Mr Clough
Clive Swift Mr Lillicoe
Michael Turner Aunt Truey
Rosamund Greenwood Dorothy
Patricia Quinn
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