The five-part period crime drama 'Mrs Biggs', featuring Sheridan Smith and Line of Duty star Daniel Mays, is now available to stream on Netflix. This compelling series is a must-watch for fans of Smith's recent performance in the BBC drama 'The Cage'.
Sheridan Smith's Finest Television Role
Sheridan Smith, currently starring as casino worker Leanne Chapel in the five-part crime drama 'The Cage' set in Liverpool, delivers one of her finest performances in 'Mrs Biggs'. The series, created by Tony Schumacher of 'The Responder', follows Leanne and her colleague Matty Flynn (Michael Socha) as they discover they have both been stealing from their employer, the Envoy, a casino owned by a dangerous local gangster.
However, more than a decade ago, Smith took on a role involving an even more notorious crime: the Great Train Robbery of 1963. In the 2012 series 'Mrs Biggs', she portrays Charmian Biggs, the wife of train robber Ronnie Biggs, played by Daniel Mays.
A True Crime Story Based on Real Events
Written by Jeff Pope ('Philomena'), who worked closely with the real Charmian Biggs, the series chronicles her life from a naive young woman to a mother of three and the wife of one of Britain's most infamous criminals. After Ronnie's theft of £2.61 million and his dramatic escape, Charmian is forced to flee. All five episodes are now streaming on Netflix and are essential viewing for anyone who has already enjoyed 'The Cage'.
'Mrs Biggs' has received glowing reviews from audiences. One IMDb user enthused: "Compelling. I couldn't stop watching. When I started watching this 5-part true-life drama, I had little knowledge of the so-called Great Train Robbery of 1963, and not a great deal of curiosity to know more. But my, how this drama sucked me in! The acting and writing are so good, you simply never think about them; you just want to know more about these people, and to find out what happened next."
Another viewer praised the series for its "powerful messages around sacrificial love, trust, reconciliation, and the true nature of freedom that make this much more than a simple retelling of a crime story. At just 5 episodes it's a very nicely paced, gritty and immersive drama that's well worth a watch."
The series has also garnered admirers on Letterboxd, where one user highlighted Smith's leading performance: "I absolutely loved this mini-series, especially because of Sheridan Smith - she really leaves her mark in everything she does."
A final viewer remarked: "Incredible true story - really great performances from both Sheridan Smith and Daniel Mays, but Sheridan Smith is truly incredible. Great watch and insane story."
For those who appreciate Sheridan Smith, compelling true crime narratives, and captivating period dramas, 'Mrs Biggs' on Netflix delivers on all fronts.
