Banged Up Abroad

·2007 ·13 Seasons ·Documentary ·Crime ·Reality

Banged Up Abroad delves into harrowing tales of individuals who find themselves ensnared in foreign legal systems, facing imprisonment and peril far from their homeland. Through gripping personal interviews and vivid reenactments, the documentary brings to life the chilling experiences of those caught in extreme circumstances. Each episode unravels the complexities of their journeys, shedding light on the emotional and psychological toll of incarceration abroad, offering viewers a raw glimpse into the fear and resilience of people confronting unimaginable challenges.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 4 ep
1
Costa Rica/Mexico (Scott and Lucy's Story)
Costa Rica/Mexico (Scott and Lucy's Story)
2007-03-31
2
Australia (Mark's Story)
Australia (Mark's Story)
2007-04-07
3
Venezuela/Margarita Island (Denis and Donald's Story)
Venezuela/Margarita Island (Denis and Donald's Story)
2007-04-14
4
Thailand (The Sandra Gregory Story)
Thailand (The Sandra Gregory Story)
2007-04-21
1
Peru (Krista and Jennifer's Story/Peruvian Prison Nightmare)
Peru (Krista and Jennifer's Story/Peruvian Prison Nightmare)
2007-06-24
2
Venezuela (James and Paul's Story)
Venezuela (James and Paul's Story)
2007-08-22
3
Nepal (Piers' Story)
Nepal (Piers' Story)
2007-09-12
4
Colombia
Colombia
2007-09-25
5
Uganda: Death in the Jungle
2008-05-26
6
Nightmare in Chechnya
2008-06-23
7
India: Hostage to Terror
2008-06-09
8
Philippines: Fatal Mission
2008-07-21
9
Malaysia
2008-10-06
1
Cuzco
2008-04-01
2
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
2008-07-21
3
Kuwait
Kuwait
2008-07-28
4
Pakistan
Pakistan
2008-09-15
5
Lima
Lima
2008-09-29
6
Taiwan
Taiwan
2008-10-13
7
Ecuador
Ecuador
2008-10-27
8
South Korea
South Korea
2008-10-29
1
Caracas/Venezuela Blues
Caracas/Venezuela Blues
2009-04-08
2
Kidnapped in the Philippines
Kidnapped in the Philippines
2009-04-15
3
Puerto Vallarta/Mexican Justice
Puerto Vallarta/Mexican Justice
2009-04-22
4
Brazil/Sao Paulo Death Trap
Brazil/Sao Paulo Death Trap
2009-05-06
5
Indonesia/Busted In Bali
Indonesia/Busted In Bali
2009-05-13
6
Mexico/Teen Smuggler
Mexico/Teen Smuggler
2009-05-20
1
The Real Midnight Express
The Real Midnight Express
2010-06-30
2
Saddam's Iraq
Saddam's Iraq
2010-07-07
3
Tokyo Takedown
Tokyo Takedown
2010-07-14
4
Bangkok Underworld
Bangkok Underworld
2010-07-21
5
Spain / Smuggler Makeover
Spain / Smuggler Makeover
2010-07-28
6
Panama / Colombia Ambush
Panama / Colombia Ambush
2010-08-04
1
The Real Goodfella
The Real Goodfella
2011-10-04
2
Saudi Bootlegger
Saudi Bootlegger
2011-10-11
3
Forbidden Love
Forbidden Love
2011-10-18
4
Mexico Money Machine
Mexico Money Machine
2011-10-25
5
Heroin Sting
Heroin Sting
2011-11-01
6
Daredevil Drug Runner
Daredevil Drug Runner
2011-11-08
7
The Cocaine Trap
The Cocaine Trap
2011-11-15
8
Drug Dealer Revenge
Drug Dealer Revenge
2011-11-22
9
Teenage Drug Smuggler
Teenage Drug Smuggler
2011-11-29
10
Backstabbed in Thailand
Backstabbed in Thailand
2011-12-06
1
From Hollywood to Hell
From Hollywood to Hell
2012-04-25
2
The Juggler Smuggler
The Juggler Smuggler
2012-05-02
3
Escape from Argentina
Escape from Argentina
2012-05-09
4
Highway to Hell
Highway to Hell
2012-05-16
5
Black Palace of Horrors
Black Palace of Horrors
2012-05-23
6
Cocaine Mule Mom
Cocaine Mule Mom
2012-05-30
7
Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
2012-06-06
8
Colombian Kidnap
Colombian Kidnap
2012-06-13
9
Caribbean Nightmare
Caribbean Nightmare
2012-06-20
10
Son of Saddam
Son of Saddam
2012-06-27
2
I Am Not a Terrorist
I Am Not a Terrorist
2012-07-09
1
Vietnam POWs: McCain and Brace
Vietnam POWs: McCain and Brace
2013-04-17
2
Raving Arizona
Raving Arizona
2013-04-24
3
Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
2013-05-01
4
Buried Alive
Buried Alive
2013-05-08
5
Mexican Prison Escape
Mexican Prison Escape
2013-05-15
6
The Real Argo
The Real Argo
2013-05-15
7
Hippie Mafia
Hippie Mafia
2013-05-22
8
Vegas Mobster
Vegas Mobster
2013-05-29
9
Fast, Furious and Busted
Fast, Furious and Busted
2013-06-05
10
Hunting Mr. Nice
Hunting Mr. Nice
2013-06-12
2
Thai Prison Hell
Thai Prison Hell
2016-06-13
3
Bogota Belly Bust
Bogota Belly Bust
2016-06-20
5
Gadaffi's American Prisoner
Gadaffi's American Prisoner
2016-07-04
6
Jungle Terror
Jungle Terror
2016-07-11
1
Breaking Bad in Britain
Breaking Bad in Britain
2018-01-04
1
Declassified Mexican Cartel Takedown
Declassified Mexican Cartel Takedown
2021-09-02
2
Meth's Top Model
Meth's Top Model
2021-09-09
3
Mafia Terminator
Mafia Terminator
2021-09-16
4
Declassified Undercover Crack Dealer
Declassified Undercover Crack Dealer
2021-09-23
5
Thai Ice Storm
Thai Ice Storm
2021-09-30
6
The Mother's Load
The Mother's Load
2021-10-07
7
Declassified: A Rat’s Tale
Declassified: A Rat’s Tale
2021-10-14
8
Declassified Mole In The Mob
Declassified Mole In The Mob
2021-10-21
9
50 Ton Pot Run
50 Ton Pot Run
2021-10-28
10
A Belly Full Of Coke
A Belly Full Of Coke
2021-11-04
1
Narco Neverland
Narco Neverland
2022-10-05
2
Declassified: Double Cross Dope Deal
Declassified: Double Cross Dope Deal
2022-10-11
3
Trauma Express
Trauma Express
2022-10-12
4
Love Behind Bars
Love Behind Bars
2022-10-26
6
Declassified: A King's Ransom
Declassified: A King's Ransom
2022-11-09
7
Sole Smuggler
Sole Smuggler
2022-11-16
8
Fighting Yaba
Fighting Yaba
2022-11-23
9
Casualty of War
Casualty of War
2022-11-30
10
Dame of Cocaine
Dame of Cocaine
2022-12-07

Actors

Natalie Dunne
Natalie Dunne
Acting
Max Wrottesley
Max Wrottesley
Acting
MV
Manuel Villaseñor
Acting

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