The Heist Under the High Street

Set in Port Talbot in 1958, this true-crime story unravels a daring bank heist involving a tunnel dug secretly beneath a quiet Welsh town, capturing the atmosphere of post-war Britain and its inhabitants. Focusing on the community’s watchfulness and subtle tensions, it reveals how the pursuit of escape and dreams of a better life intertwined with the stark realities of working-class life. The story offers a compelling look at the era’s social dynamics and the extraordinary lengths some would go to for change.