Few people in Britain have not heard of The Great Train Robbery, the biggest and most daring crime in British History. Ronnie Biggs was one of the gang that was captured and sentenced to 30 years in prison, but pulled off a daring escape from Wandsworth prison and fled to Brazil, where he remained on the run until earlier this year, when he gave himself up and returned to Britain. Less is known in Britain of Michael Biggs, Ronnie's Brazilian son, whose birth in August 1974 saved Ronnie from being deported. Michael became a highly successful musician in his homeland, in one of the most popular child bands of recent times – The Magic Balloon Gang. Ricky Martin used to open their shows, and they sold over 12 million records in six years.

The Biggs Time opens with the detailed and untold story of how Ronnie Biggs returned to Britain after suffering his second stroke at his home in Rio de Janeiro. It chronicles Ronnie's life, his version of the train robbery, what happened to the money, and his life on the loose – including how he was kidnapped twice! It is also the story of Michael Biggs and how he saved his father's life on at least four occasions, and how he has battled against the British Government to secure his ailing father's release from prison. The bond that exists between Ronnie and Michael Biggs is special, they are more than father and son, they are the closest and best of friends.