Britain’s Boldest Failed Heist : Episode 502
4/20/202625 min
A gang of experienced criminals set out to pull off what would have been one of the biggest robberies in British history - targeting a priceless diamond exhibition inside London’s Millennium Dome. Armed with sledgehammers, a nail gun, and a speedboat for their escape, the plan was bold, fast, and meticulously organised.
But what the gang didn’t know was that detectives from the Metropolitan Police were already watching their every move. This is the story of the infamous Millennium Dome heist - an audacious plot that came within moments of success before being dramatically foiled.
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Adam Lloyd· Host0:48
[dramatic sound] Hello, and welcome to episode 502 of the UK True Crime Podcast. I'm Adam. Thank you so much for joining me today for this episode from the center of London. But before we get to today's story about a daring robbery straight out the movies, let's set some context for our story with our Guess the Month and Year game. You ready? Number one in the UK charts was everyone's favorites, A1 with Same Old Brand New You. In the US, Arms Wide Open with Creed was number one, and in Australia, it was Saint Bono and U2 topping the album charts with All That You Can't Leave Behind.