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Gangster

25 years after Biggs returned to Britain to face justice after decades on the run, this is the tale of the Great Train Robber, featuring previously unheard Ronnie Biggs recordings.

Radio 5 Live,7 episodes

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Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
Introducing Gangster Presents: The Story of Ronnie Biggs
The story of the Great Train Robber, featuring previously unheard Ronnie Biggs recordings
2 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
1. The Big One
How is a criminal ‘legend’ born? Daniel Mays delves into unheard Biggs tapes to find out.
07 May 2026,30 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
2. The Hate Factory
Wandsworth Prison. Where freedom might only be a chess game or a rope climb away …
07 May 2026,34 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
3. The Land of Milk and Honey
What price freedom? And why should you never wear crocodile shoes when you’re on the run?!
07 May 2026,31 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
4. The Slip-Up
Welcome to Rio in 1970. Home of the last Great Train Robber at large.
07 May 2026,35 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
5. The Magic Balloon Gang
Buy your ticket for ‘The Ronnie Biggs Experience’ barbecue.
07 May 2026,30 mins
Gangster Presents... The Story of Ronnie Biggs
6. The White Cliffs of Dover
Depression, debt and death in Rio ... or surrender to the UK justice system.
07 May 2026,38 mins