Great train robber Ronnie Biggs dies

Ronnie Biggs - one of the Great Train Robbers - has died at the age of 84. He was part of a gang which intercepted a Glasgow to London Royal Mail train in 1963 and stole 2-point-6 million pounds. Biggs escaped from jail in 1965 and went on the run for 36 years. British police may not have been able to reach him in Brazil, but a steady stream of tourists could and Biggs enjoyed his notoriety. This was Biggs talking in 1993. Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio

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