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202642 minPG-13documentary

London Bank Robbery Goes Haywire (S1, E8)

202642 minPG-13documentary

In London, thieves tunnel into a Lloyds Bank vault, but their plans are thwarted when an amateur radio enthusiast intercepts their communications.

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Channel: HISTORY

London Bank Robbery Goes Haywire (S1, E8)

2026• 42 minPG-13

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In London, thieves tunnel into a Lloyds Bank vault, but their plans are thwarted when an amateur radio enthusiast intercepts their communications.

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In 1971, a group of thieves executed a meticulously planned heist by tunneling into the vault of a Lloyds Bank branch in London. Their operation took a turn when an amateur radio enthusiast intercepted their communications, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement. Season 1, Episode 8 of "History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan" examines the intricacies of the Baker Street Bank Burglary, highlighting the challenges faced by the criminals as they navigated unexpected obstacles during their high-stakes operation.

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