Episode 1
To Be a King
Six armed men steal £26m worth of gold from the Brink’s-Mat security depot and set about trying to dispose of the bullion. DCI Brian Boyce sets up a police task force to investigate.
Where to watch The Gold
TV series
The Gold
20232 seasons7.3 / 10
On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.
Season 1 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 2
There's Something Going on in Kent
A chain is set up to smelt the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, sell it back into the market and launder the profits. The police investigation leads them to Kent and Kenneth Noye.
Where to watch The Gold
Episode 3
The Consequences Are Mine
The police set up surveillance on Noye and are led to Palmer and more of the gold chain suspects. The resulting raids end in tragedy in Noye's garden.
Where to watch The Gold
Episode 4
Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard
In Tenerife, Palmer learns he is wanted by the police. Cooper and Parry's plan to move cash across Europe comes unstuck. Noye's murder trial comes to a dramatic conclusion.
Where to watch The Gold
Episode 5
The Boy You Were
Palmer is caught after attempting to escape to Brazil. The police learn that Cooper and Parry have been laundering the Brink's-Mat millions. Cooper is arrested, but Parry escapes.
Where to watch The Gold
Episode 6
I'll Be Remembered
Palmer is found not guilty. Parry is arrested in Spain. Noye and his associates are convicted, but the police realise the gold was split after the robbery.
Where to watch The GoldEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about The Gold
Cast
Hugh BonnevilleDCI Brian Boyce
Dominic CooperEdwyn Cooper
Tom CullenJohn Palmer
Charlotte SpencerNicki Jennings
Sean HarrisGordon Parry
Emun ElliottTony Brightwell
Stefanie MartiniMarnie Palmer
Sean GilderDI Neville CarterCredits
- Created by
- Neil Forsyth
- Written by
- Neil Forsyth
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
All3MediaUnited Kingdom
Tannadice PicturesUnited Kingdom- Paramount British Pictures
Themes
based on true storyexcitedrobberysuspenseful
