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Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Scott Ross, a pioneering figure in the visual effects industry. As the former general manager of Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), Senior VP of LucasArts Entertainment, and co-founder of Digital Domain with James Cameron and Stan Winston, Scott Ross shares insights into the evolution of visual effects, from practical models to the digital revolution. His impressive portfolio includes iconic films like Star Wars, Terminator 2, Titanic, Apollo 13, and What Dreams May Come, and in this conversation, Ross reflects on working with some of Hollywood's greatest directors and creative minds.Early Career and Entry into Visual Effects (01:59)Ross talks about his unexpected journey from studying film at Hofstra University to running ILM.The Evolution of Visual Effects (04:26)Ross offers a historical perspective on the development of visual effects, from early innovations like The Great Train Robbery and Trip to the Moon, through the stop-motion animation of King Kong, to the groundbreaking digital effects of the 1980s.Working at Industrial Light and Magic (09:19)Ross recounts his experience running ILM, explaining how he rose through the ranks despite having limited direct experience with the optical and chemical processes used before the digital era.Seminal Projects: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (15:04)Ross shares insights on his groundbreaking work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit.Collaborating with George Lucas and James Cameron (17:57)Ross offers candid reflections on working with George Lucas and his partnership with James Cameron in founding Digital Domain.Visual Effects Economics and Challenges (25:54)Ross explains why visual effects are so expensive, mainly due to the enormous personnel requirements.The Impact of AI on Visual Effects (30:36)Ross offers a balanced view of artificial intelligence as both "an incredibly wonderful technology" and a potentially frightening force that could eliminate jobs.Reflections on Iconic Films (39:09)In a rapid-fire segment, Ross shares memories of working on films like Apollo 13, Titanic, Terminator 2, and What Dreams May Come.Throughout the conversation, Ross shares his perspective as a business leader who navigated the transition from creating practical to digital effects, offering both historical context and insights about the future of filmmaking as the technology continues to evolve.We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger! Please leave us a review or connect on social media.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Scott RossProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment) For more information about Scott Ross:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Ross_(film_executive)IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0743824/Upstart: The Digital Film Revolution (Book): https://a.co/d/iRhI0uR For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Substack: @KevinG

Today's guest is not only a brilliant actor, but one of the loudest, clearest voices advocating for honesty and safety in the industry. Alexa Morden is best known as the co-creator and co-host of The 98% Podcast — a refreshingly unfiltered look at life for the vast majority of actors who don't earn their full living from acting. She's also an award-winning performer in her own right, with credits in Skins, Fresh Meat, The Great Train Robbery, and the indie feature The Colour of Spring, which earned her over 25 Best Actress awards on the festival circuit. In this episode, Alexa opens up about her own career journey, the mission behind The 98%, and her recent role in exposing the Bodhi Talent scandal — a shocking case where a UK agent scammed dozens of actors with fake auditions and unpaid work. Alexa helped connect victims, raise public awareness, and start a bigger conversation about ethics and accountability in actor representation. It's a powerful chat about community, truth-telling, and what it really means to stand up for the people who keep this industry running.

The Magnificent Seven:Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits.The Great Train Robbery:England, 1850s. A master criminal aims to rob a train of a large sum of gold. Security is incredibly tight and the task seems an impossible one. However, he has a plan and just the right people to carry it out.Support the show

ถ้าย้อนเวลากลับไปในช่วงทศวรรษที่ 1960 เราอาจจะสัมผัสได้ถึงเสน่ห์อันแสนเท่ ของยุคคาวบอย ซึ่งยุคนี้ก็เต็มไปด้วยเรื่องราวความดิบเถื่อนจากกลิ่นอายแบบ Wild West ของสหรัฐอเมริกา รวมถึงเรื่องราวการโจรกรรมที่ลุ้นระทึกเฉียดตายด้วย . สัมผัสกับปริศนาของรถไฟขนเงินที่นำไปสู่การปล้นเงินครั้งใหญ่ที่เรียกได้ว่า ‘ใหญ่ที่สุดในประวัติศาสตร์' ของ Great Train Robbery ในปี 1963 ได้ใน FNF EP. นี้ . .  #filenotfound #missiontopluto #missiontoplutopodcast

2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the 1st episode of 6 about major crime around the world. The great train robbery is the first instalment. Hope you enjoy...Support the show

Fugitive Ronnie Biggs - infamous for participating in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, then escaping from Wandsworth Prison - was rescued by Bajan police after being kidnapped in Brazil today in history on 24th March 1981. A media frenzy ensued as reporters awaited his arrival, thanks to a tip-off by the operation's leader, John Miller. But Biggs found himself released by Barbados authorities, sparking a diplomatic clash between Brazil and the UK over extradition proceedings. In this episode, The Retrospectors explain why Biggs, back in Brazil, had little choice but to make a living through public appearances; consider his surprisingly insignificant involvement in the heist he is so strongly associated with; and reveal what happened when Biggs came back to England, after more than thirty years on the run… Further Reading: • ‘Kidnapping of Ronnie Biggs ends in farce' (The Guardian, 1981): https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/mar/25/ronnie-biggs-train-robbery-kidnap • ‘Former mercenary who tried to make it Biggs' (The Herald, 1997): https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12290059.former-mercenary-who-tried-to-make-it-biggs/ • ‘No One Is Innocent' (Sex Pistols, 1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWiAMeAS7bM&t=5s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caitlin and Alan kick off the final book of Lockwood and Co “The Empty Grave” by Jonathan Stroud! We talk about traps in monuments, the fate of the royal family during the problem, and how great it is to read a finale WITHOUT interpersonal drama among the heroes.Kate Adams is the artist for the chapter pictures in the Lockwood and Co series.The Great Train Robbery was a notorious event in UK history during the 60s that was chronicled in a book and adapted into movie and TV.Lying in state is an English thingMadame Tussauds is a real-life creepy thingThe mannequin scene from 2016 GhostbustersFollow Caitlin on Instagram @inferiorcaitreadsFollow the show on Twitter @LockwoodPodcastOur theme music is “Magic Escape Room” by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. It is licensed under a Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 agreement.If you want to reach out please send an email to contact@hallowedgroundmedia.com or visit our Contact page.

During this episode, hosts Tom and Simon engage in a lively discussion about various historic and contemporary crime cases. They begin with personal banter and discuss Simon's return to Glasgow. The conversation shifts to historical crimes, including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, detailing Al Capone's gang war, the genesis of forensic ballistics, and the societal aftermath such as the advent of RICO laws.They touch on the 1999 murder case of Jill Dando, delving into the initial conviction and subsequent acquittal of Barry George. This leads to discussing pressures faced by detectives in high-profile cases. The hosts further explore the notorious Salem Witch Trials, comparing the use of 'spectral evidence' then to present-day concerns about evidence integrity.Modern crime analysis through artificial intelligence is evaluated, highlighting its potential but also the ethical dilemmas it presents. The episode revisits the notorious Great Train Robbery of 1963, emphasizing the botched post-crime execution by the robbers and the relentless pursuit by police detective Jack Slipper.Attention is given to the tragic case of police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, murdered by Dale Cregan. The subsequent discussion transitions from historical cases to future policing advancements and concludes with reflections on the variable nature of policing work and the dangers faced by officers.Throughout, the hosts blend personal anecdotes with professional insights, discussing everything from historical crime impacts to modern policing technologies and reflections on justice and societal protection.00:00 Welcome and Banter01:02 Upcoming Gigs and Personal Stories02:42 Book Launch Preparations03:37 St. Valentine's Day Massacre14:58 Jill Dando Murder Case21:58 Salem Witch Trials30:35 Unyielding Courage in History30:57 Spectral Evidence and Its Implications31:19 Artificial Intelligence in Crime Prediction31:46 Challenges in Implementing AI in Law Enforcement32:27 The Importance of Accurate Data Input36:10 Bias in Judicial Sentencing39:55 The Great Train Robbery: A Detailed Analysis52:20 Dale Cregan: A Case of Tragic Violence56:46 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Crime Time Inc., we delve into the legendary Great Train Robbery of 1963. Learn about the meticulous planning and audacious execution of the heist that targeted a Royal Mail train carrying £2.6 million from Glasgow to London. Discover how a gang of 15, led by Bruce Reynolds, orchestrated the robbery by tampering with railway signals and overpowering the crew without firearms. However, their near-perfect crime was marred by violence against train driver Jack Mills, and subsequent critical mistakes during their escape from Leather Slade Farm. The abandoned hideout became a forensic goldmine for the police, leading to the apprehension and conviction of most gang members. The episode also explores the social and cultural impact of the crime, the harsh sentences meted out, and the sensational prison escapes that followed, particularly Ronnie Biggs's escape that amplified his folk hero status. Uncover the unresolved mystery of the stolen loot, pondering the alluring, yet real, human cost of such criminal acts. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of this captivating case, and consider the broader implications of crime and punishment, both in the past and in today's advanced technological world.00:00 Introduction to the Great Train Robbery00:23 The Target: Royal Mail Train01:01 Meticulous Planning by the Gang01:33 Executing the Heist02:05 The Human Cost: Jack Mills03:08 The Escape Plan Unravels06:01 The Police Investigation08:35 The Trial and Sentencing10:24 Infamous Prison Escapes12:33 The Missing Loot14:22 The Robbery's Legacy15:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EZ Money director Dan T. Hall returns with a Old No. 587: The Great Train Robbery - which contains no robbery and 586 less dogs than promised.

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment. THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING MOVIES The Substance (2024) Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) The Great Train Robbery (1978) TV Ridley (S1 & S2) The Office - Australia (S1) WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE The Office (AU) (S1): Starring: Felicity Ward, Edit Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Jonny Brugh & Josh Thomson And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Dennis Quaid. Come and have a listen EPISODE TITLE This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Office. Now streaming on Prime Video. RUNNING ORDER 12m44s | What we've been watching 46m03s | Watch of the week: The Office (Australia) 01h05m35s | News & Mailbag 01h12m14s | Peak Performance: Dennis Quaid GET IN TOUCH Support us on Patreon Follow us on Instagram Post (Tweet) us @HalfMeasuresPod Talk to us on Discord Follow us on Facebook Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Although best known for being a wildly popular author, the late Michael Crichton had a rather intriguing career as a screenwriter and movie director. Riding high after successes like Coma and The Great Train Robbery, Crichton set his sights on a satirical noir-ish chase thriller known as Looker. And every member of Generation X saw it at least once on HBO. Big thanks to returning guest Rodney Ascher, who is a director and massive movie fanatic, for choosing this diverting little time capsule of a movie. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at patreon.com/scottEweinberg. Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: bit.ly/3WZiLFk. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.    Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those Effin' Birds.com, the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds.       

A routine Royal Mail train journey takes a shocking turn when rail guard Thomas Miller discovers the high-value carriages have vanished. Dive into this gripping tale of mystery and theft! Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today shopify.com/casual - for a $1 per month trial period mintmobile.com/casual - cut your wireless bill to $15 a month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away; blessed be the name of Yahweh.” In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong. - Job 1:20-22   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:00 – Scripture Reading 04:45 – My Commentary on Job 1 37:58 - Armed crew storms Colorado apartment building overrun by Venezuelan gang spilling out from sanctuary city: wild video – Allie Griffin and Jennie Taer, New York Post 1:07:55 - Trump Rips ‘Stupid People' Allowing Gangs To Take Over Colorado Apartments – Zach Jewell, DW 1:22:57 -  CO Dem Governor Says Alleged Migrant Gang Takeover Of Apartments Is ‘Imagination' – Zach Jewell, DW 1:31:00 - Denver's mayor does the Norm MacDonald meme about the migrant crime wave: "The much bigger risk is a perception that the newcomers are dangerous" – Davy Crockett, NTB 1:40:24 - ‘The Great Train Robbery' by Michael Crichton – Goodreads.com 2:03:20 - Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 1 – Blue Letter Bible

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National Pickleball day.  Entertainment from 2008.  Nixon announced his resignation, The Great Train Robbery in England, Mt. Blanc summited for first time.  Todays birthdays - Webb Pierce, Mel Tillis, Dustin Hoffman, Connie Stevens, Larry Wilcox, Don Most, Scott Stapp, JC Chasez. Shawn Mendes.  Olivia Newton-John died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     https://defleppard.com/Picleball anthem - Eddie & Webby PickleballI kissed a girl - Katy PerryGood time - Alan JacksonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    https://www.50cent.com/In the jailhouse now - Webb PierceI aint never - Mel TillisSixteen reasons - Connie StevensChips TV themeHappy Days TV themeBlowin me up with her love - JC ChasezStitches - Shawn MendesPlease Mr. Please - Olivia Newton- JohnExit - Its not love - Dokken 

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I'll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin's! Please, join me this Sunday.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), The Golem (1920), and Waxworks (1924). In the very beginning of cinema, it was the German filmmakers who took cinema to the next level, even when it was still in its infancy. Creating strange angles, weird landscapes and buildings, and bizarre stories, these filmmakers gave audiences something completely new and different. It made such an impact, that it would inspire future filmmakers for generations to come. While being silent, these films still created such haunting images, wild characters, and fantastical designs of the sets, that can still make an impact to today's modern audiences. When Discovering the Horror, it is always important to know how we got to where we are, and the German expressionist horror films of that era is a great place to start. If you want to scoff at silent cinema, then you are depriving yourself of some truly great pieces of art, and of history. Films mentioned in this episode: The Arrival of a Train (1896), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Casablanca (1942), The Cat and the Canary (1927), The Devil and Daniel Webster, Dr. Caligari (1989), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Golem (1915), The Golem (1967), The Golem (2018), The Golem; How He Came into the World (1920), The Golem and the Dancer (1917), The Great Train Robbery (1903), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939), It! (1967), Ivan the Terrible (1944), The Man Who Laughs (1928), The Mummy (1932), Nosferatu (1922), The Phantom of the Opera (1925), Son of Frankenstein (1939), The Unknown (1927), Waxworks (1924)  

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This week we're doing a highly requested HEIST episode! We talk about the Great Train Robbery of 1963, when a gang of daring thieves executed a meticulously planned heist on a Royal Mail train, making off with a staggering £2.6 million...We also talk about the Baker Street Robbery of 1971, where a group of burglars tunneled their way into a Lloyds Bank vault in London, making off with valuables worth over £3 million!  PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK  Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patreon to help us keep creating podcasts! We upload extended versions of a video podcast here. https://www.patreon.com/mythsmagicmurder Follow us on social media! @Mythsmagicpod on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook Join our Fb group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/830755217431911 email us at mythsmagicandmurder@gmail.com Kate, a psychology graduate, and Abbie, a demonologist, join forces to discuss all things scary, strange, and silly on Myths, Magic, and Murder - the true crime/comedy/paranormal/mystery/cryptid/weird podcast with two female hosts streaming from the United Kingdom. From serial killers to supernatural phenomena, they cover a wide range of topics, including ancient legends and modern mysteries.  __________________________________ MUSIC CREDIT: INTRO - Spook by PeriTune (Royalty Free Music)  Music provided by No Copyright Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfreezone Music used: Spook by PeriTune https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot/spook Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ VOICE OVER BY RICKY WHELAN - Added to Spook by Peritune. ENDING MUSIC by Myuu  iTunes ● http://bit.ly/1PnVqID  Bandcamp ● http://bit.ly/1GQMSk6 https://youtu.be/zV-P1xa8rGI ___________________________________ Thanks for listening ! ___________________________________ Keywords: true crime, comedy, paranormal, mystery, cryptid, UK, podcast, female hosts, supernatural phenomena, legends, modern mysteries, extended video podcasts, exclusive content, Patreon, social media, Facebook group, email.      

This week we go railside, and explore the fascinating world of trains around Michigan. What we found was a dedicated, passionate group of people, some incredible machinery, lots of history, and one new restaurant. We first meet Kyle Rosol, the general manager of the Friends of the Coopersville-Marne Railway, which is located just due west of Grand Rapids, about halfway to Grand Haven. His life-long passion for trains and railroads led him across town from Lowell to this dream job. The vintage train resides in Coopersville and travels a dedicated 7-mile track to Marne that was originally built in 1858. The historic cars do a 90-minute loop and a relaxing pace. The extra cool thing about this train is that each voyage out follows some type of theme, many of them seasonal. Check out Rails and Ales, and enjoy a craft beer or wine and an appetizer as you travel, or do the Summer Train and learn about the history of the area. The most popular are the fall Pumpkin Train and Holiday Train in December, please plan ahead for these.  Also, reserve ahead of time, and do not miss the Great Train Robbery, which Kyle shared with us. All we'll say is that bandits takeover and a certain someone has to arrive by horseback to save the day, which sounds pretty exciting to us.Owosso, a charming little town located a bit northeast of Lansing, has always been a favorite of ours after spending some time here eating the best fried chicken we ever had at our beloved Lula's Louisiana Kitchen, which has sadly since closed by fire. Taking a walk through downtown offers cute shops, bakeries to pop into, an absolutely lovely green park, and one colossal piece of American engineering.The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso is home to the mighty Pere Marquette 1225 engine, which pulls the famous North Pole Express, a seasonal and extremely popular excursion based on a famous movie during the holiday season. This four-and-a-half-hour trip includes cocoa, and a visit to the Ashley Christmas Village, as well as a festive train ride.  Situated on the site of the former Ann Arbor Railroad's steam shops and roundhouse in Owosso, SRI's mission is to educate the public about steam-era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. From individuals to large groups of school children, SRI is open to the public on select days from April to September for visits and tours. You can also book private charters, ride the 7.5 gauge mini-railroad, and experience other special train events.Matthew Buskard has been a long-time friend and restaurant colleague of Amy's from way, way back. It's always a very proud moment to have this restaurant empire owner on the show, knowing how hard he has worked to get here, with multiple locations of his Bobcat Bonnie's popping up all over the state. His most recent spot just opened in the Lansing Train Station, which was formerly the home of Clara's. Matty Cakes tells us about the care they took in this renovation, maintaining many historical parts while consciously updating, which sounds kind of Goop-y but is decidedly not. He also gives us an update on the huge Michigan Central Station rebuild in Corktown by Ford, which sounds incredibly exciting for everyone, including his original location of Bobcat Bonnie's.Andrew Kercher, Community Engagement Manager and Historian for the Port Huron Museums, is another favorite guest, because his passion is just so apparent, and he makes learning effortless and fun. The museum family in Port Huron encompasses multiple locations, including the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Carnegie Museum, the Huron Lightship, and the Edison Depot. That last one is our focus on this show, where Kercher shares with us Thomas Edison's childhood in Port Huron and the importance of trains to this young entrepreneur. Plan a visit to this interesting spot this summer to experience history firsthand. Follow John and Amy:https://www.amyandgonzo.com/Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

First up in our Classic Connery month is a movie that you probably haven't seen in a long time: The Great Train Robbery (aka The First Great Train Robbery in the UK). Written and directed by Michael Crichton, based on his novel, starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegenxfiles/support

For ICMAP's Series 9 Finale, the boys explore the fascinating case of the UK's Most Infamous Heist: The Great Train Robbery.Thank you to all who have listened, watched reviewed, shared & commented. This series has been really special for us!We will return before you know it and this time we'll be going back to basics in some regards... Watch out

fWotD Episode 2496: Great Gold Robbery Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Tuesday, 5 March 2024 is Great Gold Robbery.The Great Gold Robbery took place on the night of 15 May 1855, when a routine shipment of three boxes of gold bullion and coins was stolen from the guard's van of the service between London Bridge station and Folkestone while it was being shipped to Paris. The robbers comprised four men, two of whom—William Tester and James Burgess—were employees of the South Eastern Railway (SER), the company that ran the rail service. They were joined by the planners of the crime: Edward Agar, a career criminal, and William Pierce, a former employee of the SER who had been dismissed for being a gambler.During transit, the gold was held in "railway safes", which needed two keys to open. The men took wax impressions of the keys and made their own copies. When they knew a shipment was taking place, Tester ensured Burgess was on guard duty, and Agar hid in the guard's van. They emptied the safes of 224 pounds (102 kg) of gold, valued at the time at £12,000 (approximately equivalent to £1,193,000 in 2021), then left the train at Dover. The theft was not discovered until the safes arrived in Paris. The police and railway authorities had no clues as to who had undertaken the theft, and arguments ensued as to whether it had been stolen in England, on the ship crossing the English Channel, or on the French leg of the journey.When Agar was arrested for another crime, he asked Pierce to provide Fanny Kay—his former girlfriend—and child with funds. Pierce agreed and then reneged. In need of money, Kay went to the governor of Newgate Prison and told him who had undertaken the theft. Agar was questioned, admitted his guilt and testified as a witness. Pierce, Tester and Burgess were all arrested, tried and found guilty of the theft. Pierce received a sentence of two years' hard labour in England; Tester and Burgess were sentenced to penal transportation for 14 years.The crime was the subject of a television play in 1960, with Colin Blakely as Pierce. The Great Train Robbery, a novel by the writer and director Michael Crichton, was published in 1975. Crichton adapted his work into a feature film, The First Great Train Robbery, with Sean Connery portraying Pierce.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:57 UTC on Tuesday, 5 March 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Great Gold Robbery on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kendra Neural.

For 154 we've got you covered on history - Kat tells about the too short life of Don Mellett, murdered Journalist. Kaleigh then tells us about the largest train robbery in history, aptly named The Great Train Robbery.Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

Überfall, Verfolgung, Showdown - einer der ersten Western der Filmgeschichte ist ein Stummfilm: "Der große Eisenbahnraub" kommt im Dezember 1903 in die US-Kinos. Mit ihm startet die Erfolgswelle des Wild-West-Kinos.

David Ditch is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation. The Great Train Robbery: Taxpayer Subsidies for Amtrak Should Be Derailed

August 2023 marked 60 years since one of the most iconic crimes of the 20th century – the Great Train Robbery. Ronnie Biggs emerged as the most notorious member of the gang, and today is synonymous with the 1960s as Lord Lucan and the Profumo Affair. In this conversation, his biographer and friend Chris Pickard gives us a glimpse into his colourful and audacious life. His fascinating book on Ronnie, The Great Train Robber, my autobiography, is out now.                                                                           ***8 August 1963. It is the early hours of the morning, and a group of men are waiting at a railway bridge in Buckinghamshire. They are about to rob a mail train, on its way to London from Glasgow, and they have no idea that on board they will find approximately £2.5 million (over £50 million in today's money) in cash - the largest of its time. Among their number is Ronnie Biggs. He will be remembered long after most of the other names are forgotten, and the money spent or lost. What is it about Ronnie Biggs that fascinates people sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood - the odd man in the confederation of criminals who held up a train on that fateful day? This is Ronnie Biggs' official autobiography. It tells of one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century. From Ron's daring escape from HMP Wandsworth, to how he managed to outwit and outrun a posse of law enforcement officers as one of the world's most wanted men; from plastic surgery in Paris, and his years on the run in Brazil - complete with two kidnappings and an attempted suicide - to his return to the UK after 13,087 extraordinary days on the run. 

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*In 1987, Random House commissioned a series of picture books to help preschool children learn their shapes. Fledgling children's author Michael Crichton kicked off the short-lived series with his beloved “Sphere”, an innovative children's book designed to strengthen memorization through the use of pure terror. Utilizing vivid imagery and accessible science, Crichton taught kids that a sphere is a three-dimensional round object, which will cause squids to come and kill everyone around you, as you find a naked dead woman in a submarine and survive multiple murder attempts. A sphere can be a ball, a globe, or a scuba helmet filled with pulpy innards and brains! Yay for spheres!!But seriously, this is Kellen's favorite Crichton book (possibly tied with The Great Train Robbery), and also in this episode, Dave and Kellen perform the world's first long-form Michael-Crichton themed improv game (for reals).*If you want to read/listen to this book and support the podcast in a fun way, click here to buy the book! Free on Audible to first-time subscribers!https://amzn.to/3Fs33LF*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 100 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.comDavid Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

Forget HS2, the current systems of public transport we have barely work. Other countries can manage it, so why can't we? Are transport issues going to be a big selling point in the next election? Plus, Britons are more liberal now since the National Centre for Social Research began its first survey in 1983. Does that surprise you? And in the extra bit for subscribers, the Hollywood writers' strike is over, what's been agreed to get our favourite shows back on our screens? “People like the idea of better transport in theory but in practice when it has to be built, that's when the problems come in.” – Ros Taylor. “In this country, there's so much stress involved in public transport - every time you get on a train you're worried it's going to get cancelled.” – Matt Green. “If you drill down into the figures it's younger people who are getting more liberal since the pandemic.” – Ros Taylor. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Hannah Fearn, Ros Taylor and Matt Green. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 60 years since perhaps the most famous heist in the world. Andrew Rule tells the story of the crime and its links very close to home. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early in the morning on August 8th, 1963 a Royal Mail train carrying the equivalent of $80 million in modern money was robbed by a band of 15 men.   Take a listen and learn about the robbery, how the culprits were eventually found, and what it was like for one family of the run.

The final part of The Great Train Robbery of London 1963. Just in time for the 60th anniversary of the "biggest train heist of all time!" Listen to part one here!

On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. It was the biggest ever raid on a British train. Most of the robbers ended up behind bars, but most of the money has never been recovered. The robbery still occupies a unique place in the history of British crime. In 2012 Chloe Hadjimatheou spoke to Reginald Abbiss who was a young BBC journalist who covered the story. (Photo: The train involved in the robbery. Credit: Getty Images)

The robbers succeeded in stealing over £2.6 million in cash. Worth £50million today, the vast majority of the money was never ...

Monocle's Andrew Mueller is joined for a lively discussion with journalist Vincent McAviney and founder of China Dialogue Isabel Hilton. They talk through the global impact of China's economic slowdown, Ireland's options for managing a budget surplus and the ethics of cashless societies. Plus: Japan mulls over transport etiquette as it phases out snack carts on some bullet trains and Andrew reflects on the 1963 Great Train Robbery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the "heist of the century" really happen the way the robbers say it did? In the summer of 1963, a gang of masked robbers executed a daring plan to intercept a Royal Mail train carrying millions of pounds in cash. Operating in the quiet countryside of Buckinghamshire, England, the gang stopped the locomotive in its tracks, overpowering the train's crew and escaping with an astronomical haul. But the robbery itself was just the beginning - what came after - the most wanted men on the run, the jailbreak, the betrayals, fake identities, the surreptitious flights to Latin America and the manhunt across continents - the audacity of it all captured the public's imagination for decades.But with each grand retelling, we get further from the facts of what really happened. Joining Dan is the author of 'The Great Train Robbery: Crime of the Century', Nick Russell-Pavier who says that they may have pulled off the heist itself but their lack of planning for the aftermath was their downfall, and a common pattern in audacious heists like this and the Hatton Garden Diamond heist.Dan also hears from Colin Mackenzie who secured one of the scoops of the century when he tracked down train robber Ronnie Biggs in Brazil who was enjoying the beaches of Rio De Janeiro as a minor celebrity and fugitive.Produced by Mariana Des Forges, edited and sound designed by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here.PLEASE VOTE NOW! for Dan Snow's History Hit in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here. Every vote counts, thank you!If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at ds.hh@historyhit.com, we'd love to hear from you!You can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1963, a gang of London's highly skilled thieves pulled off the biggest train heist of all time. 60 years later, people are still talking about it, and I can see why!

When a group of thieves hijacked a train and escaped with millions of pounds, they set a new record for the largest cash robbery in British history. But who tipped them off? For decades, sleuths have debated the identity of ‘The Ulsterman' — the shadowy insider who instigated the Great Train Robbery of 1963.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 162 is loose and we return to the tale of the Great Train Robbery to find out what happened to the people involved.Will justice catch up with the criminals? What was Frenchie's trick with prison breaks? And what would you do if you found sacks of cash in the woods?The secret ingredient is...Brazil!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepoisonerscab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 161 is loose! And it's time to tackle one of the most famous heists in British history - the 1963 robbery of one very wealthy Royal Mail train. Who was behind the heist of all heists? How did the gang getaway? And where was the Postmaster General during all of this?!The secret ingredient is...Monopoly!Tell us what you think, and send in Qs or stories about this for Part 2 next week!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepoisonerscab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the crime of the century as a gang of South London thieves pulled off a train heist leaving with millions. But crooked coppers, boneheaded friends and a traitor in the ranks brought the Great Train Robbery crashing down.  You can find the Full Video version of the show over on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/@RememberRememberPodcast Contact us at  - RememberRememberShow@gmail.com  Twitter - @RememberCast https://twitter.com/RememberCast Instagram - @rememberrememberpod https://www.instagram.com/rememberrememberpod/ Find everything about the show over on our Website - https://www.rememberrememberpodcast.com/ Artwork and logos were made by Mary Hanson @MermaidVexa

After several other attempts to get into the crime business didn't work out for them, the DeAutremont brothers came up with a plan to rob a train at the summit of the Siskiyous. It did not go well — for anyone involved. (Siskiyou Pass, Jackson County; 1920s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1701a.part1-deautremont-train-rob-robbery-424.html)

Alice and Matt speak to Colin Mackenzie, the tenacious reporter who managed to track down train robber, Ronnie Biggs, after he escaped prison. A Fleet Street veteran, he takes us back to a golden era in British journalism, and into the whirlwind 48 hours he spent with Biggs in Brazil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Reynolds is rich. But he's also a wanted man. An entire nation wants to know where he is. But there's one person who wants to find him more than any other: Tommy Butler. A relentless detective who's solved more cases than anyone else in his squad, Butler won't let anything come between him and the capture of Britain's biggest thief. And so the hunt begins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cracks are showing in Bruce Reynolds' 16-man crew and the farm where they've been hiding out is a pressure cooker. But today's the day they plan to stage the daring train robbery, and the stakes are far too high to turn back. Can the group hold it together long enough to pull off Britain's biggest ever heist?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Reynolds is a master of the criminal trade. Canny, well-dressed and suave, he's transcended his humble origins by taking advantage of London's illegal underworld. Robbing jewellery allows him to satisfy his taste for the finer things, but now he wants more. His ultimate fantasy is to find an ‘Eldorado' that will set him up for life. So he concocts a plan more ambitious and much riskier than anything he's pulled off before. If it succeeds, he'll become richer than he could have ever imagined, and the man behind Britain's largest ever robbery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lyla the non-human non sequitur, the Queen's Jubilee, Drew Crime: don't believe all women, Lena Dunham's "stunning" bikini photo, 12-year-old armed robbery, road head car crash, Beavis & Butthead movie trailer, and even more listener "refrigerator magnets."The Detroit Tigers remain terrible. Drew is been on a VaTech baseball bender. Marc just has to add that Michigan's not doing so bad either. Deshaun Watson Accuser #24 steps forward. Rusty Hardin thinks all guys get consensual happy endings.Eddie Gaedel got screwed.RIP OG Gerber Baby. The baby formula shortage is going great.Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee: Harry and Meghan got booed. They then decided to skip events under the guise of their kid's 1st birthday. Duran Duran kicked ass. Alicia Keys' heart was necessary at this time. Rod Stewart is old. Drummer Nandi made an appearance without the Foo Fighters.Drew Crime: Laura Day is the worst stepmom possibly ever. She's also the worst girlfriend possibly ever. 48 Hours covered the narcissistic Black Swan Murder. The John Hinckley Jr. redemption Tour has added more dates, but nothing in Simi Valley yet.No one asked for it but Corey Feldman has finally joined the NFT game.Hope you have room in your pants because Lena Dunham has released a "stunning" bikini photo.Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly have broken up. SIST: Minka has cankles.Protect yourself online with our NordVPN deal. Use our code DAMS for a huge discount off your NordVPN plan plus 1 additional month for free. You'll even get a bonus gift. It's risk free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee.Road head leads to crash, possible dong injury and maybe even a new fetish for the driver.Check out the trailer for Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe coming to Paramount+.Top Gun: Maverick continues to dominate the box office. Kenny Loggins was bummed his new song was denied.Drew's refrigerator delivery man was too high maintenance to replace his fridge.Our listener "refrigerator magnets" are coming in en masse.Lyla is officially the Non-Human Non Sequitur.Elon Musk opens his mouth and the market moves.Companies like to virtue signal on the US... but not those pesky countries that oppress others.iPhone defeats Android in our Twitter poll.Kellyanne Conway's book is a bust. Claudia Conway somehow found the time to mourn Uvalde victims in between sexy selfies.Ellen fizzled out. Nobody engages on her Twitter profile with 77.5 million followers.The Pistol show about the Sex Pistols led Drew down a deep dive of the Great Train Robbery of 1963.Bill Maher shows that we're pretty dumb sometimes.Turns out Sheryl Sandberg is kind of a weasel.A 12-year-old in Hartford, Michigan robs a store. Nice parents.Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared on another hit list.Enjoy an encore of Clara, The Housekeeper.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).