Jen Kelly talks to Deb Robinson about one of the most notorious jailbreaks in Australia's history.

When two prisoners aged in their 60s decided they'd had enough, they plotted one of the most notorious jailbreaks in Australia's history. Geelong Gaol Museum manager Deb Robinson describes the ingenious plan, as well as their lives on the lam.

<p>When two prisoners aged in their 60s decided they'd had enough, they plotted one of the most notorious jailbreaks in Australia's history. Geelong Gaol Museum manager Deb Robinson describes the ingenious plan, as well as their lives on the lam.</p>

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

<p>From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. </p>

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

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