🚨🔥 Netflix ALERT! Line of Duty stars Sheridan Smith & Daniel Mays bring the Great Train Robbery to life in a five-part true-crime epic that’s storming the Top 10! 😱💥
🔥 Line of Duty Star’s “Utterly Compelling” True-Crime Drama Is Storming Netflix’s Top 10! 🔥
Sheridan Smith and Daniel Mays are back on screens in ITV’s 2012 period drama, Mrs Biggs, and the series is currently dominating Netflix UK’s Top 10 chart. Written by Jeff Pope, the five-part drama chronicles the true story of Charmian Biggs, the wife of the infamous Great Train Robber, Ronnie Biggs, bringing viewers into a world of love, betrayal, and survival.
What Is Mrs Biggs About?
The series follows Charmian Biggs and her tumultuous relationship with Ronnie Biggs, from their first fateful meeting on a London commuter train to the aftermath of the 1963 robbery and their eventual divorce. The ITV synopsis reads:
“A passionate love affair begins when Charmian Powell meets Ronnie Biggs on a London commuter train, but her father’s disapproval forces the couple to elope to Devon.”
What begins as a whirlwind romance soon spirals into a web of lies, betrayal, and the constant threat of danger as the couple navigates life in the shadow of one of Britain’s most notorious crimes.
Stellar Performances
Sheridan Smith leads the cast as Charmian Biggs, delivering a career-defining performance that earned her a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress. Daniel Mays embodies Ronnie Biggs, capturing both his charm and moral ambiguity.
They are joined by Adrian Scarborough (Gavin & Stacey) as Bernard Powell, Caroline Goodall (The White Princess) as Muriel Powell, Claire Rushbrook (Sherwood) as Ruby Wright, and Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) as Alan Wright.
HELLO! TV writer Abby Allen praised the show, stating:
“Sheridan Smith has a knack for stealing the spotlight in every role… Watching her bring the true story of Mrs Biggs to life is a real treat – and the added bonus of a Gavin & Stacey reunion with Adrian Scarborough makes it unmissable.”
Audience Reactions
Fans on social media are raving about the series. Tweets include:
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“@Sheridansmith1 just finished watching back-to-back Mrs Biggs… utterly compelling… you made me cry!!”
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“@danielmays5 & @Sheridansmith1 amazing work in Mrs Biggs, entertaining, moving & compelling. Thank you both & everybody else involved.”
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“Mrs Biggs, what can I say!!! Fantastic and compelling viewing.”
It’s clear that viewers are captivated by the emotional intensity, period drama setting, and true-crime intrigue of the series.
How to Watch
All five episodes of Mrs Biggs are available to stream on Netflix and ITVX, making it easy for new audiences to discover this gripping story.
Whether you’re a fan of true crime, period dramas, or stellar acting performances, Mrs Biggs offers a story that is brilliant, unmissable, and unforgettable.
💬 Don’t miss it — this is the true-crime drama everyone is talking about!