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Villains

1972 1 season 13 eps 12

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Season 1

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Season 1

60 min

S1 · E1 · Jul 22, 1972

George Episode 1

An ingenious bank robbery with a seemingly infallible plan: nine men enter a disused ladies' lavatory and seal themselves in for the weekend. They then tunnel their way up through the floor of a nearby bank and make off with over £300,000.

7.5 · You

60 min

S1 · E2 · Jul 29, 1972

His Dad Named Him After the General Episode 2

Monty Parkin, a brash, callous 28-year-old Londoner sentenced to 15 years for helping the gang tunnel into the bank, has escaped alongside others. He now hides out with his girlfriend in South London.

7.8 · You

60 min

S1 · E3 · Aug 5, 1972

Commander Episode 3

Helen Griggs thought she'd seen the last of her fiancé Peter Glazebrook when he was sentenced to 12 years for his part in the robbery. His escape on the way to the Appeal Court means that Peter's able to turn up out of the blue.

7.2 · You

60 min

S1 · E4 · Aug 12, 1972

Chas Episode 4

Chas is a villain with a difference. With a D.A. haircut, a collection of old records, and a V8 car, he is a man still living in the 1950s. Chas has gone missing, along with his share of the heist.

7.6 · You

60 min

S1 · E5 · Aug 19, 1972

Alice Sheree Episode 5

Alice Clough, imprisoned for unwitting possession of stolen money belonging to one of the gang, finds on release that her parents have taken her daughter from her. The man responsible for her plight is now free.

7.1 · You

60 min

S1 · E6 · Aug 26, 1972

Sand Dancer Episode 6

Escaped robber Tel Boldon is determined to get home to South Shields to see his girl Rita before the cops catch up to him. After a series of narrow escapes, a ride from an amorous window dresser and a demonstration against blood sports, he finally makes it. Tel and Rita have a bittersweet reunion at Tynemouth Castle as they ponder what the future holds for them.

7.6 · You

60 min

S1 · E7 · Sep 2, 1972

Belinda Episode 7

Nine men are sent to prison after the robbery. But the police believed there were others involved who were still at large. They were right. Take Belinda, for instance, who worked in the bank's foreign exchange department.

7.4 · You

60 min

S1 · E8 · Sep 9, 1972

Move In, Move On Episode 8

Where did the Bog Robbery go wrong? Under a new identity in his Portuguese villa, Bill Whittaker, the brains behind the raid, has time to sit and ponder. But a man with his past can never relax for long.

7.7 · You

60 min

S1 · E9 · Sep 15, 1972

Knocker Episode 9

The villain expert at breaking down the defences of both safes and women is on the loose again, and trying to track down one of his fancy-free females. Sadly, all are otherwise engaged — abroad, betrothed, or pregnant.

7.5 · You

60 min

S1 · E10 · Sep 22, 1972

Bernie Episode 10

Bernie Owens, expert with a thermic lance, was sentenced to 15 years for his role. After his escape, Bernie waits in a quiet seaside town, reviewing his career and his marriage, and considering his future.

7.6 · You

60 min

S1 · E11 · Sep 29, 1972

Smudger Episode 11

Smedley is free... but only just. After being dragged unwillingly from the prison coach, he finds himself again under lock and key. But this time, his jailers claim to be his friends.

7.4 · You

60 min

S1 · E12 · Oct 7, 1972

Grass Episode 12

Arnold Hepton, the car salesman who organised the prison coach escape, is now himself on the run. Someone has grassed, and suddenly he discovers that his only friend is George.

7.5 · You

60 min

S1 · E13 · Oct 14, 1972

Billy Boy Episode 13

Whittaker is back in London, having eluded the police of various countries around the world. He now needs help, and visits his family for the first time in 15 years. Their reaction, however, is quite unexpected.

7.7 · You

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