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Witness History: The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery

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In  August 1963, thieves stole over £2 million from a London bound Royal Mail train.

4 Extra Debut. On August 8th, 1963 thieves stole over £2 million from a Royal Mail train. Chloe Hadjimatheou reveals what happened. From 2012.

On August 8th, 1963, a gang of thieves held up a Royal Mail train bound from Glasgow to London

They stole over £2 million.

Most of the Great Train robbers ended up behind bars, but most of the money has never been recovered.

Presented and produced by Chloe Hadjimatheou.   

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in August 2012.

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