BBC’s Cornish Drama Begins with Touching Throwback ‘Not Seen in 28 Years’
- The second season of The Gold premiered on Sunday, 8 June, airing at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer with a return to multiple UK and international locations.
- The show expands its story globally following the 1983 theft of £26 million worth of gold, cash, and diamonds from a Heathrow warehouse.
- Filming locations include UK sites in Sussex and the village of Firle, with all Caribbean, Spain, and Tenerife scenes shot in Tenerife to depict diverse settings.
- Actor Emun Elliott said, "We go international in terms of storytelling," and Sam Spruell noted Tenerife doubled for Costa Rica, mainland Spain, and an American airport.
- The season’s broader scope indicates a growing scale as the stolen money spreads internationally, suggesting a more epic narrative than the London-focused first series.
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