Mrs Biggs

This British crime drama miniseries chronicles the tumultuous life of Charmian Biggs, the wife of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs. It follows her journey from a seemingly ordinary young woman to a fugitive on the run with her husband, exploring the immense personal cost of their criminal life and her enduring love amidst chaos and international pursuit. The series depicts their years evading capture, the eventual separation, and Charmian's eventual return to Britain.

Mrs Biggs was generally well-received, with particular praise directed at Sheridan Smith's performance as Charmian Biggs. Critics often highlighted the compelling portrayal of a complex woman caught in extraordinary circumstances, though some noted the pacing and a tendency to sensationalize certain aspects of the story. Audience reception was largely positive, appreciating the dramatic narrative and strong acting.

• Sheridan Smith delivers a tour-de-force performance as Charmian Biggs.
• The series effectively captures the emotional toll of a life on the run.
• Some critics found the narrative occasionally sensationalized the events.

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Sheridan Smith won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her role as Charmian Biggs.

Sheridan Smith reportedly gained weight and adopted a more relaxed posture to better embody Charmian Biggs, who was described as 'a bit of a force of nature' and someone who carried the weight of her situation.