Brian Reader

Brian Reader made his name as a thief in the 1960s and 70s, pulling off daring heists that turned him into a tabloid sensation. He was known as 'The Guv'nor' and was a key figure in the gang that carried out the infamous Great Train Robbery. Reader's later life was marked by a series of smaller-time crimes, but he never lost his reputation as a cunning and charismatic thief. He died in 2016 at the age of 76. Despite his notoriety, Reader remained a somewhat enigmatic figure, and his life has been the subject of much speculation and debate. He was known for his intelligence, his charm, and his ability to talk his way out of trouble. Reader's life has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries, and he remains one of the most infamous thieves of his generation.