TV tonight: gripping heist thriller The Gold returns as the hunt for the Brink’s-Mat bullion heats up
The GuardianSunday, June 8, 2025 at 7:00:28 AM
Tonight’s TV lineup brings back The Gold, a high-stakes heist drama based on the real-life Brink’s-Mat robbery—one of the UK’s most infamous crimes. The show follows the Met’s frantic chase to recover £26m in stolen gold, while the underworld scrambles to launder it. Meanwhile, Death Valley offers a lighter contrast with a guest appearance by Kiell Smith-Bynoe as a hilariously annoying marketer. If you love crime stories with a mix of tension and charm, this is your night.
Editor’s Note: True-crime adaptations are having a moment, and The Gold taps into the enduring fascination with audacious real-life heists. The Brink’s-Mat robbery wasn’t just a flashy crime—it reshaped organized crime in Britain, with ripple effects still felt today. Plus, the contrast with Death Valley’s quirky humor gives viewers a balanced dose of drama and levity. If you’re into gripping storytelling or 80s nostalgia, this is worth tuning in for.
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