TV Show75%

Villains

CrimeDrama

Follows the linked fates of nine bank robbers, led by George. It begins with the nine men meeting in prison during their appeal and traces each individual after the group escape from custody.

Jul 22, 19721 seasons13 episodesEndedEN

Start Watching

Seasons

Series 1

13 episodes

Premiered Jul 22, 1972

Episodes

1–6 of 13

No preview

Ep 1

George

Jul 22, 1972

51m

An ingenious bank robbery with a seemingly infallible plan: nine men enter a disused ladies' lavatory and seal themselves in for the weekend. They then tunnel their way up through the floor of a nearby bank and make off with over £300,000.

No preview

Ep 2

His Dad Named Him After the General

Jul 29, 1972

51m

Monty Parkin, a brash, callous 28-year-old Londoner sentenced to 15 years for helping the gang tunnel into the bank, has escaped alongside others. He now hides out with his girlfriend in South London.

No preview

Ep 3

Commander

Aug 5, 1972

52m

Helen Griggs thought she'd seen the last of her fiancé Peter Glazebrook when he was sentenced to 12 years for his part in the robbery. His escape on the way to the Appeal Court means that Peter's able to turn up out of the blue.

No preview

Ep 4

Chas

Aug 12, 1972

51m

Chas is a villain with a difference. With a D.A. haircut, a collection of old records, and a V8 car, he is a man still living in the 1950s. Chas has gone missing, along with his share of the heist.

No preview

Ep 5

Alice Sheree

Aug 19, 1972

50m

Alice Clough, imprisoned for unwitting possession of stolen money belonging to one of the gang, finds on release that her parents have taken her daughter from her. The man responsible for her plight is now free.

No preview

Ep 6

Sand Dancer

Aug 26, 1972

53m

Escaped robber Tel Boldon is determined to get home to South Shields to see his girl Rita before the cops catch up to him. After a series of narrow escapes, a ride from an amorous window dresser and a demonstration against blood sports, he finally makes it. Tel and Rita have a bittersweet reunion at Tynemouth Castle as they ponder what the future holds for them.

Page 1 of 3