Mrs Biggs

5 x 45 - ITV

“Beautifully crafted drama it’s compelling and historically entertaining”

Inside Media Track

From Headmaster’s daughter to wife of a criminal, the story of Charmian Biggs’ marriage to an infamous fugitive is a moving tale of dishonour, deception and love. The Great Train Robbery of 1963 was the crime of the decade, making gang member Ronnie Biggs infamous. Forced to choose between her disapproving family and the man she loved, Charmian chose Ronnie. Despite the promises he made to her, he returned to a life of crime. Ronnie was arrested and imprisoned for his involvement in the heist but, unable to face the sentence, Ronnie escaped and the couple fled to Australia. There they began a new life, which for Charmian would ultimately lead to tragedy and betrayal.

"Gritty"

Huffington Post

Awards

BAFTA

Best Mini Series

nominee

BAFTA

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - winner

International Emmy Awards

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - nominee

Royal Television Society

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - nominee

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"Well written by Jeff Pope and wonderfully directed by Paul Whittington"

The Telegraph

Cast

Sheridan Smith
Daniel Mays

Creative Team

Writer: Jeff Pope
Director: Paul Whittington
Executive producer: Jeff Pope
Producers: Kwadjo Dajan and Tony Wright

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