Episode

Why a 1970s Australian soapie about a women's prison became a ratings success

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Nightlife

Published

Jun 17, 2026

Duration seconds

2525

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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/prisoner-australian-show-chrissie-latham-ian-bradley-women/106795044

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Summary

Prisoner's global fans included the notorious English criminal Reggie Kray.