Gangster
Duration
115 minutes

Quick Summary

Jack Cregan, an armed robber, launches a violent campaign after his stolen heist loot and his father's murder leave him reeling, and he pursues the thieves responsible while seeking vengeance. The London Heist programme is a gritty gangster thriller featuring Craig Fairbrass.

About This Program

London Heist is a programme presented as a movie, classified within the gangster‑thriller genre. It centres on a single, hard‑edged storyline and is designed to deliver the sort of high‑stakes action typical of crime‑focused cinema. The title itself hints at a setting steeped in urban underworld activity, and the format follows the conventions of a feature‑length film. The narrative follows Jack Cregan, an armed robber who finds himself on a violent rampage after two devastating blows. First, the money he secured from a heist is taken from him, stripping him of his ill‑gained fortune. Then, his father is murdered, delivering a personal loss that pushes Cregan over the edge. Fueled by anger and a desire for retribution, he sets out to track down those responsible, turning his own criminal expertise against his enemies. The piece is pitched as a straight‑forward gangster thriller, keeping the focus on Cregan’s quest for vengeance and the brutal world he inhabits. It sticks to the core elements of crime, betrayal and retaliation without veering into subplots or additional characters. By concentrating on the protagonist’s retaliation, the programme maintains a tight, relentless pace that aligns with the expectations of its genre.

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London Heist broadcasts on Legend at 11:30pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

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Production Details

Year2017
Runtime95 mins