Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs dies aged 84

Gerald · 12-18-13, 06:38 AM

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British criminal Ronnie Biggs, who took part in the 1963 Great Train Robbery, has died aged 84, his spokeswoman has confirmed.

Biggs was part of the gang which escaped with £2.6m from the Glasgow to London mail train on 8 August 1963.

He was given a 30-year sentence but escaped from Wandsworth prison in 1965.

In 2001, he returned to the UK seeking medical help but was sent to prison. He was released on compassionate grounds in 2009 after contracting pneumonia.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25426914

Note: 18 December 2013 Last updated at 11:23 GMT

BossMark · 12-18-13, 06:39 AM

goodbye to bad rubbish

Jimbuna · 12-18-13, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

goodbye to bad rubbish

I've just had a thought...

If Ronnie Biggs had been robbing today,

He could have stopped that train by bunging a few leaves on the track....

Oberon · 12-18-13, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I've just had a thought...

If Ronnie Biggs had been robbing today,

He could have stopped that train by bunging a few leaves on the track....

Hard to tell what to make of Biggs, part of me admires the planning and audacity that went into the robbery, but the other part remembers Jack Mills, even if that wasn't actually Biggs that hit him.
It is odd how Biggs got much of the limelight from the robbery, most likely through his exploitation of media, whilst the death of Bruce Reynolds earlier this year was mostly unreported.

EDIT: Got to admire the timing too, there's a program on tonight about the Robbery IIRC.

Jimbuna · 12-18-13, 01:23 PM

The Great Train Robbery BBC1 20:00 - 21:30

Herr-Berbunch · 12-18-13, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The Great Train Robbery BBC1 20:00 - 21:30

Part 1 of 2. From the robbers' point of view. Part two tomorrow (Thurs.) at the same time and place with the police perspective.

Jimbuna · 12-18-13, 05:36 PM

They were lucky.

STEED · 12-20-13, 09:37 AM

Once again the sick reporting of the news in this country sets him up as a pop star who was worshipped.

Gerald · 12-20-13, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Once again the sick reporting of the news in this country sets him up as a pop star who was worshipped.

I thought he was a friend to you!!!

Penguin · 12-20-13, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I've just had a thought...

If Ronnie Biggs had been robbing today,

He could have stopped that train by bunging a few leaves on the track....

He certainly could also tour Germany with this trick.

Jimbuna · 12-20-13, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

He certainly could also tour Germany with this trick.

Your lot that bad as well eh?

12-18-13, 06:39 AM	#2
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	goodbye to bad rubbish __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

12-18-13, 01:23 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Great Train Robbery BBC1 20:00 - 21:30 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-18-13, 05:36 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	They were lucky. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-20-13, 09:37 AM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Once again the sick reporting of the news in this country sets him up as a pop star who was worshipped. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!