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.
- Created by
- Andrew Brown
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 13 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
George
Jul 22, 197251 min
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.
- 2S1 E2
His Dad Named Him After the General
Jul 29, 197251 min
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.
- 3S1 E3
Commander
Aug 5, 197252 min
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.
- 4S1 E4
Chas
Aug 12, 197251 min
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.
- 5S1 E5
Alice Sheree
Aug 19, 197250 min
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.
- 6S1 E6
Sand Dancer
Aug 26, 197253 min
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
Starring
David Daker
George
William Marlowe
Bill Whittaker
Martin Shaw
Monty Parkin
Tom Adams
Bernie Owens
Jim Norton
'Smudger' Smedley
Alun Armstrong
Terence 'Tel' Bolden
Michael Culver
Peter Glazebrook
Bob Hoskins
Charles 'Knocker' Grindley
Hilary Dwyer
Franca
Mary Healey
Jenny
- P
Patrick Durkin
Mike Smith
Bryan Marshall
Arnold Hepton
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Villains?
- Villains is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Villains are there?
- Villains has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Villains?
- Villains has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 14, 1972.
- Who stars in Villains?
- Villains stars David Daker, William Marlowe, Martin Shaw, Tom Adams, Jim Norton.
