Great Escapes

Summary This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history's greatest escape artists. In 1800s Australia, destiny hinges on the flip of a coin as an influential pioneer risks his life in a duel. Next Tony reveals the bizarre disguise a convict adopted during his dash for freedom from Tasmania's notorious Port Arthur penal settlement. In the 20th century Tony follows a harrowing chase across Victoria involving a famous racehorse and a gang with murder on its mind. From a daring World War II jailbreak to a well-timed political escape from a nuclear crisis, this is a rollicking time-travel ride.

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Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Tony Robinson Thomas Keneally Binowee Bayles Markman Ellis

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 27, 2015

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : production site

Language : English

Production companies : WTFN Entertainment

Summary This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history's greatest escape artists. In 1800s Australia, destiny hinges on the flip of a coin as an influential pioneer risks his life in a duel. Next Tony reveals the bizarre disguise a convict adopted during his dash for freedom from Tasmania's notorious Port Arthur penal settlement. In the 20th century Tony follows a harrowing chase across Victoria involving a famous racehorse and a gang with murder on its mind. From a daring World War II jailbreak to a well-timed political escape from a nuclear crisis, this is a rollicking time-travel ride.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 27, 2015

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : production site

Language : English

Production companies : WTFN Entertainment

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