BINGE today released the trailer for original documentary series THE POSTCARD BANDIT that follows the true story of the man behind the myth of ‘The Postcard Bandit’, Brenden Abbott premiering Wednesday 7 January on BINGE.
THE POSTCARD BANDIT is the adrenaline-charged true story of Brenden Abbott, Australia’s most notorious bank robber who held up over forty banks, escaped from maximum security prison twice, spent nearly six years on the run and made off with an estimated $5 million in cash covering his early years to present day.
This compelling true crime series offers unprecedented access and exclusive footage of Abbott, marking the very first time he has spoken about his exploits and features candid interviews with individuals on both sides of the law who crossed his path, close family members impacted by his actions, and eyewitnesses to his incredible story. It meticulously examines each pivotal moment, from his ingenious escapes to his multiple bank robberies.
At its core, the documentary explores the complex relationship between Abbott and his son, James, who has known his infamous father only through prison bars. After three decades behind bars, Brenden Abbott remains Australia’s longest-serving prisoner not convicted of murder.
THE POSTCARD BANDIT follows the premiere of the dramatisation of the unbelievable true story BINGE Original RUN a 6-part scripted series which stars George Mason (The Power of the Dog, The Survivors), Robyn Malcolm (After The Party, The Survivors), Ashleigh Cummings (Citadel, Long Bright River, Hounds of Love) and Keiynan Lonsdale (Swift Street, The Flash), giving viewers an all-encompassing view of the master criminal eluding police and escaping maximum security prison.
Commissioned by the Foxtel Group, THE POSTCARD BANDIT is a 2 x 1-hour documentary series produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia. Produced and directed by Stephen McCallum. Executive Producers are Johnny Lowry, Tom Rohr and Greg Swanborough, WBITVP Australia and Howard Myers-Rifai, The Foxtel Group.