The BBC crime drama The Gold has been praised as one of the best British shows, with viewers left on the edge of their seats. The two-season series, written by Neil Forsyth and co-produced with Tannadice Pictures, dramatises the real-life Brink's-Mat robbery that took place on 26 November 1983.
During the raid, £26 million worth of cash, gold and diamonds were stolen from the Heathrow International Trading Estate in London. At the time, it was the biggest robbery in British history, with the haul valued at approximately £290 million in 2025. While several arrests were made, the majority of the gold has never been recovered. The series stars Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer and Emun Elliott, among others.
The first six-episode season aired on BBC One in February 2023, followed by a second season in June 2025. Both are available to stream free on BBC iPlayer. The show holds a 96% rating on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics and viewers have been effusive in their praise. One viewer remarked: 'Somehow they made the aftermath just as gripping as the robbery itself. Brilliant performances and not a wasted episode.' Another added: 'Definitely one of the best British shows I've watched in a long time.' A third said: 'The two seasons of The Gold form an exceptional story. Very well written, acted and directed.'
