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Wicklow, 1974. The biggest art heist in history is about to take place.

One priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. 
The Heiress & The General examines the lead up to both robberies, the aftermath and the hunt for the missing art – two paintings remain missing to this day.

Episode 1: A Knock at the door

Wicklow, 1974. A mysterious woman arrives at Russborough House speaking French. She claims her car has broken down. 45 minutes later, the biggest art heist in history is over. Who is behind the robbery - and what connects it to a hijacked helicopter used in a failed IRA bomb attack just three months earlier? 
The Heiress & The General features documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

Cast:

Rose Dugdale – Séainín Brennan
James Horrigan – Paul Mallon
Man 1 – Michael Patrick 
Man 2 – Jonathan Harden
Sir Alfred Beit – Niall Cusack
Lady Clementine Beit – Maggie Cronin
Hotel Receptionist – Maeve Bradley
Helicopter Pilot – Paul Mallon

Producer: Conor McKay 
Executive Editor: Andy Martin 

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The story of one priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals.

The story of one priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. Featuring documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

One priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. The Heiress and the General examines the lead up to both robberies, the aftermath and the hunt for the missing art – two paintings remain missing to this day. Featuring documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

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