The captivating and critically acclaimed ITV drama, 'Mrs Biggs', has found a new home for a modern audience, landing on the streaming giant Netflix for viewers across the UK.
This powerful five-part series, which first captivated the nation in 2012, tells the astonishing true story of the Great Train Robbery from a perspective rarely explored: that of Charmian Brent, the wife of the infamous robber Ronnie Biggs.
Sheridan Smith's Award-Winning Performance
At the heart of the drama is a tour-de-force performance by Sheridan Smith, who portrays Charmian with a raw and emotional intensity that earned her a BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress. Smith masterfully charts Charmian's journey from a naive, love-struck young woman to a resilient wife and mother grappling with the devastating consequences of her husband's life of crime.
Daniel Mays delivers an equally compelling performance as Ronnie Biggs, capturing both his charismatic charm and the reckless ambition that led to one of the most notorious crimes in British history.
More Than Just a Heist Story
While the 1963 heist itself provides the explosive backdrop, 'Mrs Biggs' is fundamentally a human story. The series delves deep into the domestic fallout, exploring the intense media scrutiny, the relentless police pressure, and the family's chaotic life on the run across Europe and Australia.
It’s a poignant tale of loyalty, love, and ultimate betrayal, asking the audience to consider the real cost of crime paid by those left in the shadows.
Critical Acclaim and New Life on Netflix
Praised by critics for its meticulous writing, superb acting, and emotional depth, the series was a ratings success for ITV. Its arrival on Netflix introduces this landmark British drama to a vast new global audience, ensuring the legacy of Charmian Biggs's incredible story continues to be told.
For fans of true crime, historical drama, and powerhouse acting, 'Mrs Biggs' on Netflix is an unmissable piece of television that re-examines a legendary chapter of British criminal history through a profoundly personal lens.
