A decade after its original broadcast, the ITV drama Mrs Biggs has surged into Netflix's top 10 rankings, captivating a new audience. The five-episode series, which first aired in 2012, stars BAFTA-winning actress Sheridan Smith and Line of Duty's Daniel Mays.
Written by Jeff Pope, the period drama tells the true story of Charmian Biggs, wife of notorious Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs. Sheridan Smith won a BAFTA for her portrayal of Charmian, with critics hailing it as one of her finest performances.
Netflix viewers have taken to social media to praise the show, calling it “utterly compelling” and a “masterpiece”. One viewer wrote: “Just finished watching back-to-back Mrs Biggs on catch up... utterly compelling... you made me cry!” Another commented: “@danielmays5 & @Sheridansmith1 amazing work in Mrs Biggs, entertaining, moving & compelling.”
The series follows Charmian and Ronnie's romance from their meeting on a London commuter train, through their elopement to Devon, to the aftermath of the 1963 Great Train Robbery. The cast also includes Adrian Scarborough, Caroline Goodall, Claire Rushbrook, and Jack Lowden.
All five episodes of Mrs Biggs are now available to stream on Netflix and ITVX.
