The Boy You Were – The episode opens in South London where Sadie (Ann Mitchell) completes several bank transactions. After giving a boy (Rourke Mooney) whose parents are in a dispute some cash for chips, she scolds a woman for speaking badly about the boy’s mum.
DCI Brian Boyce (Hugh Bonneville) tells his team to build a conspiracy case against Kenneth “Kenny” Noye (Jack Lowden). He asks about the money box discovered in a lady’s flower bed. A detective tells him that she denies any connection with the lockbox containing 50 grand but swears Kenny isn’t responsible. Archie Osbourne (Daniel Ings) says they evidence linking Kenny or the others to a Swiss bank account to have a conspiracy. DC Nicki Jennings (Charlotte Spencer) suggests looking at Micky McAvoy’s (Adam Nagaitis) because his wife resides in Herne Hill and girlfriend on Old Kent Road.
John Palmer (Tom Cullen) names their development “The City of Gold. He sets the timeshare price at 500 quid. Ralphie (Angus Miller) introduces him to his brother, Santiago (Anton Antoniadis). He pays him to handle the work visas, building permits, and bank accounts for cash.
Jennings and Tony Brightwell (Emun Elliott) question Kathleen Meacock (Sophia La Porta) about Micky. Kathleen asks Jennings how her father is doing. Jennings promises to take her down soon. The dog’s tag “Brink Mat” grabs Brightwell’s attention. She admits to having a bit of fun since her man is serving a 25-year prison sentence. Brightwell suggests Jennings report Kathleen but she refuses for fear of being removed from the case.
Federal Police Zurich, Switzerland – Capitaine Seigrist (Ian Pirie) informs Boyce that Switzerland’s sovereign laws protect the banking system by secrecy. He suggests the International Brigade.
Edwyn Cooper (Dominic Cooper) reminds Gordon Parry (Sean Harris) of what he said about the houses being a bad investment. Parry asks if the houses can be linked back to them. Edwyn says only if they have someone who knows what they’re doing.
Brightwell tells Jennings that he put an alert on any new data entries with A24.
Harry Bowman (Silas Carson) tells Boyce that Palmer’s extradition request has been denied. He suggests seeking an expulsion through the Foreign Office since his passport is expired. Boyce confronts Max Goodman (Paul Thornley) about his name change. He says in the 50s in Cricklewood, his German surname, Guttmann wasn’t fun.
HM Prison Leicester – Micky gets groundskeeping duty.
During a telephone conversation. Palmer says they can make 60 grand by selling 12 timeshares at 5 thousand each. 10 grand is invested in a flat, leaving them a 50-grand profit. They keep 10 grand and the other 40 grand is invested in four more flats. He tells Marnie Palmer (Stefanie Martini) that they could make almost 10 million since there are 200 flats in total. She asks if he consulted with an attorney about returning home. He claims to have been working on it while preparing the property for their visit.
Jennings and Brightwell question Keith about his losing 700 grand. His attorney Keith says he was paid to move money to Liechtenstein. Brightwell reminds him of Parry’s vehicle being involved in the crime. Kevin denies being a “crook.”
HM Prison Leicester – McVoy asks Kathleen to speak with the cabbie to find out what happened to his money.
Boyce meets with a Swiss Judge (Walter van Dyk) to request information about a Swiss bank account. He says over the past two years, money from British banks has been deposited into the account. A bank representative (Roman Schomburg) argues that the account hasn’t violated Swiss laws. Seigrist says counter-terrorism laws permit him to request the names of potential terrorists. The representative assures him the accountholders aren’t terrorists. The Judge rules in Seigrist’s favor. The representative reads off the names of Edwyn Cooper and Gordon Parry.
Bowman informs Boyce of Edwyn closing his law practice six months ago. Jennings says a week ago, Swiss Liechtenstein border guards pulled Parry’s vehicle to discover 700 grand of A24 notes. Archie tells them that Parry and Cooper acquiring properties for Meacock and Micky validates a conspiracy. Boyce warns that Cooper would find out about the arrest warrant before it was issued.
DI Neville Carter (Sean Gilder) informs Edwyn of the arrest warrants. Edwyn asks if there is opportunity for a deal. Neville assures him that the Brotherhood will come through. Edwyn questions if Boyce is on their side. Neville says London Freemasonry is more powerful than the Metropolitan Police.
Kathleen asks Donnie (Dorian Lough) to take her to see Terry (Brett Allen) because Micky has something for him. He warns that she doesn’t have Micky to protect her. She assures him that Micky never left her before demanding to see Terry.
Felipe tells Santiago that he’s working on a big case regarding an expired passport. Santiago finds a document with Palmer’s photo on Felipe’s desk. Felipe greets Palmer when a call from Santiago informs him of the arrest warrant. Palmer flees in his car.
Donnie drops Kathleen off at Terry’s before fleeing. Terry offers her some tea.
Boyce updates CS Cath McClean (Amanda Drew) on Palmer’s location, on a plane to Rio De Janeiro. He asks to have Palmer sent back. She agrees to ask Home Office to speak with the Brazilian Ambassador.
A prison guard warns Micky that he’ll be moved in a few days.
Neville informs Boyce that Edwyn requests a meeting. Boyce agrees to listen to what he has to say.
Micky asks Kathleen to inform the cabbie that it must go down tomorrow. She asks what he’s referring to. He says they may see each other sooner than expected.
Edwyn informs Sienna Rose (Ellora Torchia) of his plans to return to London. She tells him to get it cleared up before returning. He gives her to house deed and a clean bank account.
Senior Brazilian guard (Tatsu Carvalho) informs Palmer that British Intelligence contacted the Governor to request he be sent back to London. Palmer tries bribing him with a 10 grand-Rolex President Watch to give British Intelligence the wrong flight information. The officer demands he hand over his wedding band. Palmer calls Marnie to say he’ll arrive at Heathrow soon.
Edwyn apologizes to Isabelle Cooper (Ruth Bradley) before asking to see the children.
Marnie is at Heathrow when Boyce joins her on a bench. She asks to speak to Palmer before he is taken away. Palmer assures her that he’ll be home soon. Boyce receives a call from Neville to schedule a meeting with Edwyn at the Royal Arch pub in Rotherhithe.
Boyce offers Edwyn a deal but only if he turns over all the gold that bypassed Palmer and the profit from the gold sales. Edwyn denies any knowledge of the gold before suggesting a compromise while the police surround the pub. Parry agrees to give him the gold behind the bar. When he goes to retrieve it, he and Edwyn flee. Neville warns Boyce that he made a powerful enemy. Brightwell informs him that Edwyn fled to Silverlock Estate. Boyce says he going back home.
Edwyn is waiting on his mum when she returns home. He tells her that he never belonged with Isabelle. She promises to always be proud of him no matter what when the police arrive. He admits to being afraid. She demands he walks out like a “prince.” Bowman helps him into the police cruiser.
During a phone conversation, Neville tells Kenny that something needs to be done about Boyce. Kenny says, “Better late than never.”
Edwyn stares at a young boy as the episode comes to an end.
The Gold Review
The writer hijacked the Brink’s-Mat robbery. The show barely skims over the real story while adding irrelevant content and fictional characters. The main focus is Edwyn Cooper, Nicki Jennings, and Sienna Rose, three characters invented to meet a specific quota. One of the most frustratingly disappointing TV shows, supposedly based on a true story.
The episode deserves a 5. Get more The Gold recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link. Ask about our advertising packages.
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