The embassy is next to the Belgravia railway station platform, so Dominic and Joe figure out that the best way to get
into the embassy is to wait until the last train leaves the station and then climb down onto the train tracks and smash
a hole in the wall between the platform and the ground floor of the embassy. They hire a retired safecracker, Colonel
Whitfield (William Hartnell), who is one of the best in the business, who agrees to do one last job in return for 33 per
cent of the loot. The felons see their chance when Fina's father goes overseas, but they have to bring forward their plan
when Fina reveals that he is coming back early. There is a setback when Toddy, one of the gang members is arrested
by the police, while Dominic plans to kill Joe and the Colonel and take all of the money.  However, Joe is planning his
own double-cross; after the safe is successfully blown they make off with the loot, but a falling out among thieves leads
to tragic consequences for all concerned.

The verdict:  Despite its age, 'Piccadilly Third Stop' is an entertaining film and a good example of the genre, and the
type of film that is not made any more. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep the viewer interested, including a
number of good plot twists that you do not see coming (unlike many modern films). The cast is also very good, although
William Hartnell in particular is superb, and he adopted many of the mannerisms of Colonel Whitfield in his portrayal of
the Doctor - such as grasping the lapels of his coat. A worthy and underrated crime film from Britain's past.