Michael Biggs, son of the infamous Great Train robber Ronnie Biggs, is set to share his personal experiences in a forthcoming documentary series produced in collaboration with NBCUniversal. The series will offer insight into what it was like growing up as the child of one of Britain's most notorious criminals.

The Great Train Robbery, which took place in 1963, remains one of the most audacious heists in British history. A gang successfully stole £2.61 million from a Royal Mail train, capturing the public’s imagination. Ronnie Biggs was a central figure in the robbery and garnered widespread attention in 1965 after escaping from prison. He subsequently spent 36 years in exile, primarily in Brazil, before returning to the United Kingdom in 2001.

The upcoming series, scheduled for release in November, features Michael Biggs reflecting on his relationship with his father and recounting private moments they shared. Alongside Biggs’ interviews, the project also includes contributions from close friends of Ronnie Biggs, providing a broader perspective on his life and legacy.

The documentary aims to present a more personal dimension of the Biggs family story, beyond the headlines of the crime itself. It explores the impact of Ronnie Biggs’ criminal past and years in hiding on his family, particularly on his son’s upbringing.

Details on the exact format and number of episodes have yet to be announced, but filming reportedly included extensive interviews with Michael Biggs. The collaboration with NBCUniversal suggests a wide distribution for the series, bringing renewed focus on one of the United Kingdom’s most infamous criminal cases and its human consequences.