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Roy James
James didn't smoke or drink and had a promising career as a racing driver, having won a series of trophies in 1963.
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Instead he was sentenced to 30 years for his part in The Great Train Robbery. He served 12.
On his release from prison he sold silver from a market stall and then moved to Spain. He was jailed again for six years in 1993 after shooting his wife's father. He died at the age of 62 shortly after being released.
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How robber Roy James was a future world champion
Martin Compston explains Roy James' motivation and tells us about Neil's 60s wardrobe!
