The Gold (2023)
A gripping BBC One crime drama that reconstructs the audacious 1983 Brink's-Mat gold heist and the relentless investigation that followed.
The Gold - Series Information
- Original Title: The Gold
- First Air Year: 2023
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Neil Forsyth
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 12, 2023 (United Kingdom - 15), February 12, 2023 (Germany - 16), February 12, 2023 (France - 16), February 12, 2023 (Spain - 16), February 12, 2023 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: BBC One
- Production Companies: All3Media, Tannadice Pictures, Paramount British Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
The Gold - Plot
On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.
The Gold - Trailer
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The Gold - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Neil Forsyth
Main Cast
- Hugh Bonneville
- Tom Cullen
- Charlotte Spencer
- Emun Elliott
- Stefanie Martini
- Amanda Drew
- Silas Carson
- Jack Lowden
- Sam Spruell
- Peter Davison
Writers
- Neil Forsyth
Executive Producers
- Neil Forsyth
- Ben Farrell
- Kate Laffey
- Tommy Bulfin
- Claire Sowerby-Sheppard
The Gold - FAQs
Is The Gold based on a true story?
Yes, The Gold is based on the real-life Brink's-Mat robbery of November 1983, one of Britain's most notorious heists. Six men broke into a security depot near Heathrow Airport and stole gold bullion worth £26 million, triggering a decade-long criminal investigation and a wave of violence across the UK underworld.
What happened to Kenny Noye in The Gold?
In The Gold, Kenny Noye — played by Jack Lowden — is portrayed as a key figure in laundering the stolen Brink's-Mat gold. The series dramatises his real-life arrest, trial for the killing of a police officer during a surveillance operation, and his eventual acquittal, before his later conviction for murder in 2000.
Where can you stream The Gold?
The Gold is available to stream in the US via PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel on a subscription basis. It can also be purchased digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region; check JustWatch for the most current streaming options near you.
Who are the main actors in The Gold?
The Gold features Hugh Bonneville as DCI Brian Boyce, Jack Lowden as Kenny Noye, Tom Cullen as John Palmer, Charlotte Spencer as Nicki Jennings, Stefanie Martini as Marnie Palmer, Emun Elliott as Tony Brightwell, Dominic Cooper as Edwyn Cooper, Sean Harris as Gordon Parry, and Peter Davison as Assistant Commissioner Gordon Stewart.
How many seasons and episodes does The Gold have?
The Gold ran for two seasons with six episodes each, totalling 12 episodes. Series 1 aired in 2023 and Series 2 followed in 2025, both on BBC One. The series has since concluded, with the second season bringing the dramatisation of the Brink's-Mat investigation to a close.
Who created and wrote The Gold?
The Gold was created and written by Neil Forsyth, the Scottish writer known for his work on Bob Servant and Guilt. Forsyth also served as an executive producer on the series, which was produced by Tannadice Pictures and All3Media in association with Paramount British Pictures for BBC One.
When did The Gold first air?
The Gold first aired on February 12, 2023, on BBC One in the United Kingdom. The premiere marked the beginning of a six-part first series dramatising the aftermath of the 1983 Brink's-Mat gold bullion robbery and the subsequent police investigation led by DCI Brian Boyce.
How was The Gold received by critics?
The Gold earned strong critical praise for its sharp writing, period authenticity, and standout performances — particularly from Hugh Bonneville and Jack Lowden. Reviewers highlighted Neil Forsyth's taut scripts and the series' ability to balance procedural tension with rich character drama, drawing comparisons to prestige British crime television.
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