The Gold, Sunday eve
Discussion
Brings back memories for me, when I was just out of school, I was job hunting and walking around trading estates asking about any vacancies, but could not get onto Heathrow International Trading Estate, due to this event.
I subsequently, about 15 years later, ended up working in the building next door to Brinks.
One morning, a colleague who was on a 5am start, went out side the office due to a power cut on the estate, 10 minutes later, he was starting down the end of a Met Police firearm explaining why he was there in the "middle of the night".
I subsequently, about 15 years later, ended up working in the building next door to Brinks.
One morning, a colleague who was on a 5am start, went out side the office due to a power cut on the estate, 10 minutes later, he was starting down the end of a Met Police firearm explaining why he was there in the "middle of the night".
Alickadoo said:
Doofus said:
I think, in episode 1, about half the characters are fictional.
In the real Brinks - Mat who was Mr Cooper?Doofus said:
surveyor said:
youngsyr said:
Is this based on true events then? The blurb made it sound like fiction?
It literally said at the start.Based on real events, with drama and fiction in-between.
Gang set out to rob security warehouse of cash they knew would be there.
Guard (on the firm) either left the alarm off or the side door unlocked - can't remember which.
Gang burst in and see boxes in the corner. No one knows what they are. Have a look and jackpot.
The trouble then starts to build as other gangs and criminals realise there is £25+ million of hooky gold on the loose and they all want a split.
Muzzer79 said:
Alickadoo said:
Doofus said:
I think, in episode 1, about half the characters are fictional.
In the real Brinks - Mat who was Mr Cooper?I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the very prominent social commentary that was at the forefront of this series - it felt less like a retelling of the robbery and more a commentary on the class system.
I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
youngsyr said:
I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the very prominent social commentary that was at the forefront of this series - it felt less like a retelling of the robbery and more a commentary on the class system.
I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
This was the dramatised version of the factual story.I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
We simply don't know how much was fact and how much was fiction. Those speeches from the dock/witness box? How much of that was script writer's licence?
Alickadoo said:
youngsyr said:
I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the very prominent social commentary that was at the forefront of this series - it felt less like a retelling of the robbery and more a commentary on the class system.
I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
This was the dramatised version of the factual story.I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
We simply don't know how much was fact and how much was fiction. Those speeches from the dock/witness box? How much of that was script writer's licence?
soxboy said:
DoctorX said:
Muzzer79 said:
Not 10 minutes in I’m seeing a Granada, allegedly in 1983, which wasn’t manufactured until mid to late 80s and my teeth are itching
Beat me to it Also Rover 200, facelifted Escort mk4, I’m sure there’ll be plenty more that I can point out and see the disappointed look on my wife’s face.
PositronicRay said:
Pitre said:
The Noye actor is way too nice. From all accounts he is/was a properly nasty hard bd.
They need a Sir Ben K, for that one.( funny how thier misses always looks the bleedin same.)
Edited by PositronicRay on Tuesday 14th February 08:59
Edit: Sexy Beast - good film if you’ve not seen it
85Carrera said:
PositronicRay said:
Pitre said:
The Noye actor is way too nice. From all accounts he is/was a properly nasty hard bd.
They need a Sir Ben K, for that one.( funny how thier misses always looks the bleedin same.)
Edited by PositronicRay on Tuesday 14th February 08:59
Edit: Sexy Beast - good film if you’ve not seen it
youngsyr said:
Alickadoo said:
youngsyr said:
I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the very prominent social commentary that was at the forefront of this series - it felt less like a retelling of the robbery and more a commentary on the class system.
I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
This was the dramatised version of the factual story.I found that very interesting, but only have my limited personal view to go by, so it would be interesting to hear other people's opinions.
Was the "establishment" really that strong in the 80s, or even now, protecting the wealthy families and keeping the nouveau riche out?
Were there really "two systems" at play in the police forece - a small number of straight police officers and the vast majority (including an entire force - Kent) that was to one degree or another bent?
We simply don't know how much was fact and how much was fiction. Those speeches from the dock/witness box? How much of that was script writer's licence?
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