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Channel 4
Originally broadcast
7 December 2004, Channel 4


Executive Producer
 David Dugan
Geoff Deehan

Produced &Directed by
 David Glover
Rudolph Herzog

Assistant Producer
Leesa Rumley

Narrator
Robert Powell

The Heist

The Heist is a mainstay of the film industry, but how does a real life crime caper live up to the Hollywood glitz? This programme pits 5 real life ocean's 11 against the high tech security surrounding a painting, a race horse and a sports car.

The gang consists of 5 former criminals - a reformed gangster, an ex-computer hacker, a penitent jewellery thief, a retired extortionist and a reformed armed robber.In each case the 'heist' is done with the co-operation of the owners but the security teams are unaware of the gangs intentions. 
 

"Now this is fun.  Real criminals gather together to pull off a different heist each week, starting with this attempt to nab a valuable painting from a supposedly impregnable building. 

Just for once, a reality programme concept that truly delivers and this opening episode builds up to an enthralling climax.  What really makes the show is the gang's terrific characters, particularly Peter Scott, a modern day Raffles. 

Looking back on 50 years of crime, he says, 'I've probably got a PhD in larceny.' 

Entertainment with no socially redeeming value whatsoever, but you won't want to miss a minute"

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