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Going Underground

How to Rob the Bank of England

Oceans 11 meets The Italian Job in the heart of London

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The Story

IN THE HEART OF LONDON, where the whispers of wealth and power echo through the cobblestone streets, a daring plan unfolds to pull off the ultimate heist: stealing from the prestigious Bank of England without plunging the nation into chaos.

Going Underground is a gripping crime thriller that brings together an unlikely band of criminals for a high-stakes robbery that could change their lives forever.

Meet the Crew

As their intricate plan unfolds, tensions rise and the stakes grow higher with every tick of the clock. Will this eclectic crew pull off the impossible, or will their ambitions lead to ultimate ruin?

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Availability

Sold out twice on Guardian Books and Amazon since initial release.

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ISBN: 9781036121891

Film & TV Opportunities

A Potential Major Blockbuster Property

Going Underground is structured with cinematic pace, grounded in real-world covert operations and technical building layout precision. The full screenplay and pitch deck are available upon request for professional film and television producers.

Contact for production enquiries: hello@howtorobthebankofengland.co.uk

Producer Brief

Going Underground: How to Rob the Bank of England

High-Concept British Heist Thriller / Feature Film — Ocean's Eleven meets The Italian Job

Authors: Andrew Clark & Jon Charters-Reid
Rights & Assets: Complete film script & dramatic rights available
Status: Bestseller — sold out twice on Guardian Books and Amazon

Logline

A legendary retired criminal and his ambitious son assemble an elite, mismatched crew—a rooftop burglar, a stylish facilitator, a tech genius, and a Bank insider—to pull off an impossible subterranean breach in the heart of London and rob the Bank of England without plunging the nation into financial chaos.

Why It Fits the Big Screen

Written with authentic covert-policing insight by former officer Andrew Clark, featuring a dynamic father-son power struggle between Tommy and Terry, a colourful ensemble cast (Jack, Keith the Quiff, Veronica, Jane), high-stakes subterranean action, and a turnkey screenplay ready for production.

Direct contact: hello@howtorobthebankofengland.co.uk
Website: howtorobthebankofengland.co.uk

About the Authors

Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

Author and former covert police specialist living in rural North Yorkshire. Drawing on a successful career in law enforcement and covert operations, Andrew provides an authentic, high-tension perspective on modern crime and investigation.

Jon Charters-Reid

Jon Charters-Reid

Leading Chartered Building Surveyor, entrepreneur, and developer. Jon brings technical precision, architectural insight, and real-world adventuring experience—including hiking to Everest Base Camp and piloting helicopters—to the mechanics of the heist.

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