Ray Denning part 1 — breaking out

A two-part series on one of Australia’s most misunderstood criminals.

After a traumatic childhood, Raymond Denning jumps from juvenile detention to jail.

When an escape attempt goes wrong, a prison warder is critically injured and the finger is pointed at Denning.

As his treatment within the correctional system deteriorates Denning begins to find his voice.

First broadcast on The History Listen on Radio National in September, 2021.

Ray Denning part 2 — stitch up

With nothing to lose, Raymond Denning escapes Grafton prison in a rubbish bin.

He has help from prisoner rights groups and an agenda to raise awareness about police corruption.

The man-hunt for Denning turns farcical when he uses the media to make the police look foolish.

First broadcast on The History Listen on Radio National in September, 2021.

Brett Collins holding a copy of the Ray Denning Diary
Meredith Burgmann helped line up a place for Ray Denning to hide
Michael Robotham was working late one night when Ray Denning rang