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The Worst Episodes of The Gold

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On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Gold Season 1 Episode 1 - To Be a King
    7.3/10(497 votes)

    #1 - To Be a King

    S1:E1

    Six armed men steal £26m worth of gold from the Brink’s-Mat security depot and set about trying to dispose of the bullion. DCI Brian Boyce sets up a police task force to investigate.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  2. The Gold Season 1 Episode 2 - There's Something Going on in Kent
    7.5/10(428 votes)

    #2 - There's Something Going on in Kent

    S1:E2

    A chain is set up to smelt the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, sell it back into the market and launder the profits. The police investigation leads them to Kent and Kenneth Noye.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  3. The Gold Season 1 Episode 4 - Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard
    7.5/10(360 votes)

    #3 - Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard

    S1:E4

    In Tenerife, Palmer learns he is wanted by the police. Cooper and Parry's plan to move cash across Europe comes unstuck. Noye's murder trial comes to a dramatic conclusion.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  4. The Gold Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(176 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    The police chase the other half of the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold when it resurfaces. In Tenerife, John Palmer’s successful timeshare business starts to attract unwanted attention.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  5. The Gold Season 1 Episode 3 - The Consequences Are Mine
    7.6/10(383 votes)

    #5 - The Consequences Are Mine

    S1:E3

    The police set up surveillance on Noye and are led to Palmer and more of the gold chain suspects. The resulting raids end in tragedy in Noye's garden.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  6. The Gold Season 1 Episode 5 - The Boy You Were
    7.6/10(337 votes)

    #6 - The Boy You Were

    S1:E5

    Palmer is caught after attempting to escape to Brazil. The police learn that Cooper and Parry have been laundering the Brink's-Mat millions. Cooper is arrested, but Parry escapes.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  7. The Gold Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    The proceeds from the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold are laundered through growing international criminal networks. The police pick up the trail as their investigation spreads overseas.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  8. The Gold Season 1 Episode 6 - I'll Be Remembered
    7.7/10(364 votes)

    #8 - I'll Be Remembered

    S1:E6

    Palmer is found not guilty. Parry is arrested in Spain. Noye and his associates are convicted, but the police realise the gold was split after the robbery.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  9. The Gold Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    The British police join forces with the DEA to take down the international money laundering operation. In Tenerife, John Palmer has an unwelcome visitor as the pressure builds.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  10. The Gold Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Old and new Brink’s-Mat criminals are in hiding around the world. As the police and criminal rivals close in on all fronts, the chase begins. Boyce meets an old foe.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  11. The Gold Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    As pressure builds on the criminals laundering the proceeds of the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold, the police carry out surveillance on their targets and pursue suspects around the world.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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  12. The Gold Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(136 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Brian Boyce retires, but the work continues. In Britain and America, the Brink’s-Mat criminals face their day in court. In Spain, a dangerous manhunt is launched.

    Director:Patrick Harkins
    Writer:Neil Forsyth

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Worst Episodes Summary

"To Be a King" is the worst rated episode of "The Gold". It scored 7.3/10 based on 497 votes. Directed by Aneil Karia and written by Neil Forsyth, it aired on 2/12/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "There's Something Going on in Kent".