The Gold
152023•7.3/10
CrimeDrama
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On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.
Production
All3Media, Tannadice Pictures, Paramount British Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 12, 2023
Last Aired
June 23, 2025
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Neil Forsyth
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
To Be a King
Air date: 2023-02-12
Six armed men steal £26m worth of gold from the Brink’s-Mat security depot and set about trying to dispose of the bullion. DCI Brian Boyce sets up a police task force to investigate.
E2
There's Something Going on in Kent
Air date: 2023-02-19
A chain is set up to smelt the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, sell it back into the market and launder the profits. The police investigation leads them to Kent and Kenneth Noye.
E3
The Consequences Are Mine
Air date: 2023-02-26
The police set up surveillance on Noye and are led to Palmer and more of the gold chain suspects. The resulting raids end in tragedy in Noye's garden.
E4
Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard
Air date: 2023-03-05
In Tenerife, Palmer learns he is wanted by the police. Cooper and Parry's plan to move cash across Europe comes unstuck. Noye's murder trial comes to a dramatic conclusion.
E5
The Boy You Were
Air date: 2023-03-12
Palmer is caught after attempting to escape to Brazil. The police learn that Cooper and Parry have been laundering the Brink's-Mat millions. Cooper is arrested, but Parry escapes.
E6
I'll Be Remembered
Air date: 2023-03-19
Palmer is found not guilty. Parry is arrested in Spain. Noye and his associates are convicted, but the police realise the gold was split after the robbery.
Cast
Hugh Bonneville
DCI Brian Boyce
Tom Cullen
John Palmer
Charlotte Spencer
Nicki Jennings
Emun Elliott
Tony Brightwell
Stefanie Martini
Marnie Palmer
Sam Spruell
Charlie Miller
Stephen Campbell Moore
Tony Lundy
