The Heist

20182 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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The police are tracking down nine suspects linked to the theft of £1,000,000 from the historic market town of Alnwick, Northumberland.`The Heist' tasks ordinary residents of a British town with planning and committing the perfect heist in a staged bank robbery in the hopes of being able to keep the booty for themselves. A team of 15 real detectives, both retired and active, are reaching out to the public who were in the area at the time or witnessed anything suspicious. In this real-life game of cops and robbers, the suspects must outwit the detectives for 20 entire days to be able to keep the cash. If they stumble or leave behind too many clues, they risk being caught by the police and heading home empty-handed.

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Episode 1The Heist

Nine law-abiding people team up to pinch £1million. But can they hide their share for 20 days? If they can outwit a crack detective team, it's theirs to keep. (S2, ep 1)

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Episode 2The Heist

The detectives are hot on the looters' heels, and it's not long before they have their first suspect. One competitor makes an audacious move to stash his share. (S2, ep 2)

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Episode 3The Heist

The detectives get a major breakthrough in their hunt for the cash and its looters. As they come knocking, the contestants start to feel the heat. (S2, ep 3)

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Episode 4The Heist

The discovery of damning evidence leaves one contestant answering some tough questions. A fresh appeal for witnesses spells more trouble for the looters. (S2, ep 4)

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Episode 5The Heist

Forensic evidence throws Will and Ishy into the spotlight. Sue and her detective team make a mistake when they underestimate pensioner Christine. (S2, ep 5)

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Episode 6The Heist

New & Exclusive. A tracking signal gives the detectives a shot at catching one looter red-handed. Meanwhile, Leonie's boyfriend lands her in big trouble. (S2, ep 6)

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Episode 7The Heist

With four thieves still at large, time is running out for the detective team. Christine makes plans to flee, while Micky also searches for a way to disappear. (S2, ep 7)

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Episode 8The Heist

Who will escape with £100K? The three remaining contestants race to launder their loot. But even as the clock ticks down, the detectives refuse to give up. (S2, ep 8)

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Episode 9Behind The Scenes

A behind-the-scenes look at the new Sky original production. Ten law-abiding people team up to nab £250k. But can they outrun a crack team of detectives?

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