Larry Lamb channels notorious thief Brian Reader in dramatic new trailer for The Hatton Garden Job... based on real-life jewellery heist by ageing gang

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The world was shocked to discover a gang of ageing East End criminals ransacked 73 boxes at the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit in London’s jewellery quarter after using a drill to bore a hole into the vault wall.

And now a new trailer for The Hatton Garden Job, which is centred around the 2015 heist, has been revealed ahead of its April 14th release and promises to be just as intense as the real life crime.

Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb plays the 76-year-old mastermind Brian Reader - who was jailed for six years - in the flick which begins with the chilling narrative: 'Let me tell you about the feeling. It's in your blood. Young or old'. 

Watch as: Larry Lamb takes on the role of 76-year-old mastermind Brian Reader in a new trailer for The Hatton Garden Job, which is centred around the notorious real 2015 heist

The trailer features actor Matthew Goode heavily in the beginning, with him going on to tease: 'This is the biggest theft in history.'

The words, 'based on a true story' take over the screen, before citing the location and date as London 2015 when the plotting for the 'big job' begins. 

Characters for the gang - originally dubbed Dad's army on account of their old age - are then revealed.

'If there's a way into the vault he'll find it,' another person describes ringleader Brian (played by Lamb), while Kenny Collins (Clive Russell) is known as the 'eyes and ears on the outside'

Terry Perkins (David Calder) is also cited as another member of the brave plot, before it's mentioned, 'there's old school and then there's just (Perkins coughing)...old!'

'It's in your blood. Young or old': The crime flick, which will be released on April 14th, exactly two years after the real events, promises to be just as intense

Leader of the pack: Ringleader Brian (played by Lamb) is described as the mastermind of the ageing East End gang 

Always alert: Kenny Collins (Clive Russell) is known as the 'eyes and ears on the outside'

Associate: Terry Perkins (David Calder) is also cited as another member of the brave plot

A number of intertwined clips in the two minute trailer then depict the gang plotting and planning to rob 'one of the most secure retail districts in the country.'

The team keep their motivation alive by the potential £1 million payout and are also approached by a glamorous blonde women who threatens: 'You have one day to make my delivery.'

Scenes then show the infamous drilling session taking place with police sirens echoing louder and louder in the background - causing panic for the criminals.

'You're not just a pretty face, are ya?' Goode is seen telling Larry in the final moment of the clip. 

Making no mistakes: A number of intertwined clips in the two minute trailer then depict the gang plotting and planning to rob 'one of the most secure retail districts in the country'

Taking their time: They meticulously plan the heist

Soon to be rich: The team keep their motivation alive by the potential £1 million payout

'You have one day to make my delivery': The team are also threatened by a glamorous blonde women

With everyone from the Hungarian mob to Scotland Yard on their tail, viewers will have to catch the film to see what ends up being of  these old-school – and just plain old.

The shocking crime thriller also stars Phil Daniels, Mark Harris, Joely Richardson and Stephen Moyer.

Meanwhile, the real trial of the daring heist saw the gang being awarded £660,000 in legal aid despite police still battling to recover £10million in stolen gems.

A source told the Sunday People: ‘These were elderly men looking for one last pay day. But when it came to taking responsibility, they dragged out a court case that cost the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of pounds.’ 

Getting to business: Scenes then depict the infamous drilling session taking place

Risking it all: Police sirens echo in the background - causing panic for the brave criminals

Inspired by true events: The original plot saw the men use a drill to bore a hole into the vault wall before stealing 73 boxes containing gold, diamonds and sapphires

Eagerly anticipated: The Hatton Garden Job will hit cinemas on April 14th - exactly two years after the robbery took place

The gang stole goods from the safety deposit during a meticulously planned break-in over the Easter weekend.

The plot saw the men use a drill to bore a hole into the vault wall before stealing 73 boxes containing gold, diamonds and sapphires.

While there was much speculation that it was carried out by an elite group of thieves or foreign professionals, it later emerged those responsible were retired hard men. 

The vault and wall will be relocated to the Museum of London so the public can see how it was targeted, although this process is expected to take at least six years. 

The Hatton Garden Job will hit cinemas on April 14th - exactly two years after the robbery took place. 

Faces behind it all: The notorious Hatton Garden gang were given more than £660,000 in legal aid during their trial last year. Pictured top left to right John Collins, Daniel Jones, Terry Perkins, and bottom row left to right Carl Wood, William Lincoln and Hugh Doyle