Australian Crime Stories

Name: Australian Crime Stories
Rating: 7.0

The stories behind what made and shaped the most notorious figures in Australian criminal history.

Country: Australia

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 1h

Release: 2010

Rating: 7.0

1 "The Dark Side"

2020-09-16

"It's the brutal crime that shocked a nation. A homicide on CCTV. We examine the damning evidence that reveals,the cold-hearted planning and execution of a young, naive wannabe gangster, by Roger Rogerson and his accomplice Glen McNamara."

2 "The Money or the Bomb"

2020-09-23

"In 1971 an extortionist calling himself “Mr Brown” claimed he’d placed a bomb on a Qantas flight. With passenger safety a priority, Qantas handed over a $500,000 ransom. We follow the money trail and reveal the true identity of “Mr Brown”."

3 "The X Factor"

2020-09-30

"The \"Lawyer X\" saga sparked a Royal Commission. Nicola Gobbo was the barrister who played on both sides of the law, spending 15 years two-timing the police and drug lords."

4 "Killing Florence"

2020-10-07

"In 1977, a famous designer, Florence Broadhurst was bludgeoned to death in her own factory. She had many enemies but was she the victim of a notorious serial killer? Australian Crime Stories rebuilds the case, piece by piece."

5 "Bodies Of Evidence"

2020-10-14

"He was South Australia’s top forensic pathologist for 27 years, but Dr Colin Manock didn’t always get it right. From questionable methodology to performing a public autopsy, ACS reveals the high-level cover-ups."

6 "Attack on Police HQ"

2020-10-21

"Constable Angela Taylor was killed and 22 other's injured when a car bomb exploded outside the Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne's CBD in 1986. ACS talks to survivors and the investigators who forensically hunted down the bomber."

7 "The Chinese Takeaway"

2020-10-28

"In 1988, thieves broke into a bank in Chinatown, Sydney, from a neighbouring building and escaped with gold bars, rare coins, jewellery, and bundles of cash. In a world exclusive, we name the mastermind who got away with the loot."

8 "A Deadly Friendship"

2020-11-10

"Jonathan Dick was one of Australia's most wanted men for more than two years after killing his brother with a sword in a Melbourne shopping centre. The terrorised family tell ACS exclusively about living on Jono's kill list."

9 "The Queen of Con"

2020-11-17

"Con artist Jody Harris had a thing for cops, bluffing her way into police stations and charming her way into their beds. The young grifter swindled many wary men and women, as she hustled her way up and down Australia's eastern seaboard."

10 "The Hunter"

2020-11-24

"The 2011 the disappearance of Prison boss David Prideaux is a mystery that bristles with possibilities. The story that began as a missing person case is now clouded with accusations of betrayal, adultery, conspiracies and murder."