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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
What we know about The Gold series 2 as BBC sets release date
BBC heist drama The Gold is returning for a second series following a well-received first outing that attracted more than million viewers, making it one of the broadcaster's top new shows in 2023. Based on real events, The Gold told a dramatised version of the 1983 Brink's-Mat gold heist where around £26 million worth of gold was stolen from a security warehouse near London's Heathrow Airport. At the time, this crime was believed to have been the most lucrative gold heist ever, with the amount stolen equating to around £93 million by today's standards. What followed was a criminal case where authorities tried to track down those involved whilst recovering as much stolen gold as possible. However, it was easier said than done — with much of the stolen gold spread throughout the world and eventually crossing paths with those associated with organised crime and money laundering. Today, it is widely believed that anyone who bought an item of gold jewellery after 1983 could very well own some of the material stolen during the Brink's-Mat heist. The six-episode second series of The Gold will return on Sunday, 8 June, with all episodes available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 6am, ahead of the series starting on BBC One at 9pm that evening. Yes. The first trailer for The Gold series 2 was released by the BBC in May 2025. It shows the police now in hot pursuit of the criminals behind the heist. The first series of The Gold starred Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville as DCI Brian Boyce. Together with Charlotte Spencer's DI Nicki Jennings and Emun Elliott's DI Tony Brightwell, the trio attempted to track down those responsible for stealing the gold during the Brink's-Mat heist. Bonneville, Spencer and Elliott will all return for the second series, as the investigation around what happened to the gold continues to unfold. Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden will also be back, alongside Doctor Who's Peter Davison and Fargo's Sam Spruell. They will be joined by Tom Cullen, Stefanie Martini, Amanda Drew, Silas Carson and James Nelson-Joyce. New additions to the cast will include History Boys actor Stephen Campbell Moore, Victoria star Tom Hughes, Saltburn's Joshua Samuels and Lovesick's Joshua McGuire. The synopsis for The Gold series two explains: 'Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink's-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the Brink's-Mat gold. 'Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime. The Brink's-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police.' The Gold series 2 is coming to BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday, 8 June.
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC series with 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating and starring Hugh Bonneville gets first-look
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info BBC fans will be thrilled as the next series of The Gold is set to hit screens soon, delving further into the infamous 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery, which saw armed robbers make off with £26 million in gold and sparked off a chain of events that spanned decades. This week,the BBC dropped an electrifying new trailer packed with high-speed pursuits, puzzled law enforcement and the lavish lifestyle of criminals. It culminates with Brian Boyce, portrayed by Hugh Bonneville, ominously declaring: "I don't know where this ends, but I know that it's begun." The upcoming series promises to unpack a complex saga as the synopsis reads: "Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink's-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the Brink's-Mat gold. (Image: (Image: BBC)) "Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime. "The Brink's-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police." (Image: (Image: BBC)) Set to air on 8 June, viewers will witness Hugh Bonneville reprising his role as Brian Boyce, alongside Charlotte Spencer as Nicki Jennings, Emun Elliott as Tony Brightwell and Tom Cullen as John Palmer, reports the Express. Other cast members making a comeback include Stefanie Martini, Sam Spruell, Peter Davison, Amanda Drew, Silas Carson and Silas Carson. Jack Lowden of Slow Horses fame will also be returning to The Gold as Kenneth Noye, making his appearance from the third episode onwards. (Image: (Image: BBC)) The new ensemble includes notable actors such as Tom Hughes, Stephen Campbell Moore, Joshua McGuire, Tamsin Topolski, Joshua Samuels and Rochelle Neil. Viewers have praised the first series of The Gold, with one person commenting: "Fantastic viewing.... great cast and super performances by all. Charlotte plays a great part, second time I have seen her in something and I am now a huge fan." Another said: "Outstanding British crime drama. Excellent character development and I was up to 1am watching the first 4 episodes. Can't wait to see episode 5." Someone else wrote: "A really gripping show, great actors, is so well directed you feel like you are right there with them." While one person said: "Fantastic, absolutely psyched for the second series. Brilliant acting." The Gold is back on BBCiPlayer and BBCOne on Sunday 8th June at 9pm.
