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The BBC’s highly-anticipated ‘80s-set crime drama is almost back: Here’s what you need to remember

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Prepare yourself, as the gripping crime series “The Gold” from the BBC is about to make its comeback on our TV screens shortly! Here’s a quick summary to refresh your memory of where we left off following the conclusion of season 1.

The series, starring Hugh Bonneville from Paddington and Jack Lowden of Slow Horses, is inspired by the true events surrounding the Brink’s-Mat heist, a massive theft that occurred in the early 1980s, resulting in the loss of millions.

In early 2023, BBC One will air a continuation of The Gold, nearly two and a half years after its initial debut. The upcoming episodes will delve deeper into the police investigation, exploring possible leads about where the remaining gold might be hidden, based on various theories surrounding the original events.

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The police investigation remains ongoing, transforming into an intense, high-risk adventure delving into international money laundering and organized crime. In this narrative, the Brink’s-Mat Task Force pursues a thrilling series of chases as they strive tirelessly to unravel the longest and most costly inquiry ever undertaken by the Metropolitan Police.

But what happened first time around? Here we break down where things were left after season 1.

The Gold recap: What happened in season one and how did it end?

The initial series of “The Gold” focuses on the Brink’s-Mat heist of 1983 – a significant robbery that took place in the UK, ranking among its largest – where six armed individuals managed to gain access to a warehouse close to Heathrow Airport, making off with approximately £26 million in gold bullion, diamonds, and cash.

The show chronicles the happenings over a ten-year span following the incident, detailing the processing and refining of gold bars, with particular emphasis on significant characters like Kenneth Noye (portrayed by Jack Lowden), Micky McAvoy (Adam Nagaitis), Gordon Parry (Sean Harris) and Edwyn Cooper (Dominic Cooper). The Gold also explores the probe led by DCS Brian Boyce (Hugh Bonneville) and his specialized task force.

At the culmination of the initial series, several members of the gang are found guilty – even Noye himself being sentenced to 14 years due to his involvement in a plot to falsely manage stolen gold and devising a scheme to illegally evade Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Yet, events take an unexpected turn, as it’s revealed that £13 million worth of gold, which is half of the total, can’t be accounted for. It becomes clear that Nicki Jennings (Charlotte Spencer) and Tony Brightwell (Emun Elliott) discover that Cooper had only been laundering half the amount initially stolen.

Later on, Noye teases Boyce by suggesting that his actions will leave a lasting impression as they caused the police to frantically search for something that no longer exists.

Afterward, Boyce, Jennings, and Brightwell promise to return to their starting point in search of the missing piece, meanwhile, one of the robbers is spotted having a good time overseas.

When does The Gold season 2 release on BBC iPlayer?

Viewers can look forward to season 2’s arrival in just a few days, with its debut set for this coming Sunday, the 8th of June, at 9 PM. Additionally, all episodes will be accessible for streaming on BBC iPlayer starting at 6 AM on the same day.

Who is in the cast of The Gold and who is returning for season 2?

In the upcoming Season 2 of this game I’m hooked on, some familiar faces from Season 1 are making a comeback! Bonneville will be back as Boyce, Spencer as Jennings, and Elliott as Brightwell, not to mention Lowden as Noye. Additionally, we’ll see the return of a few more characters:

• Tom Cullen portrays the character of John Palmer
• Stefanie Martini assumes the role of Marnie Palmer
• Sam Spruell is cast as Charlie Miller
• Peter Davison takes on the role of Assistant Commissioner Gordon Stewart
• Amanda Drew plays CS Cath McClean
• Silas Carson acts as Harry Bowman
• James Nelson-Joyce portrays Brian Reader

Additionally, fans can expect a number of new faces to join the fray, including:

1. Tom Hughes (known for “Victoria”)
2. Stephen Campbell Moore (featured in “Masters of the Air”)
3. Joshua McGuire (starred in “Blitz”)
4. Tamsin Topolski (appeared in “Slow Horses”)
5. Joshua Samuels (acted in “Saltburn”)
6. Rochelle Neil (seen in “Three Little Birds”)
7. Antonia Desplat (cast in “Shantaram”)
8. Lorna Brown (featured in “The Witcher”)
9. Thomas Coombes (known for “Baby Reindeer”)
10. Sean Teale (starred in “Rosaline”)
11. Olivia Grant (acted in “Stardust”)

On Sunday, 8th June, The Gold series returns on BBC iPlayer at 6 am, featuring all episodes. The first episode will air simultaneously on BBC One at 9 pm the same day. Additionally, you can already stream all season 1 episodes on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-05-28 14:49

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