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The Great Train Robbery

4 Extra Debut. On August 8th, 1963 thieves stole over 拢2 million from a Royal Mail train. Chloe Hadjimatheou reveals what happened. From 2012.

On August 8th, 1963, a gang of thieves held up a Royal Mail train bound from Glasgow to London

They stole over 拢2 million.

Most of the Great Train robbers ended up behind bars, but most of the money has never been recovered.

Presented and produced by Chloe Hadjimatheou.

First broadcast on the 大象传媒 World Service in August 2012.

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10 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Aug 2023 19:50GMT

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Aug 2012 08:50GMT
  • Mon 27 Aug 2012 15:50GMT
  • Tue 28 Aug 2012 02:50GMT
  • Sat 1 Sep 2012 09:50GMT
  • Sun 2 Sep 2012 00:50GMT
  • Tue 8 Aug 2023 19:50GMT

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