

In Black and White
Herald Sun
From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
When 'The Ripper' came calling
Frederick Deeming was a globe-trotting serial killer who descended on Melbourne with his poor young wife in tow. And when his many sins caught up with him, he became a prime suspect in one of history's greatest murder mysteries. Like the show? Get features, backgrounds and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 2023 • 2h 2min
SUMMER SERIES: The mystery of the tattoo
In the last of our summer series we re-tell the story of Henry Bernard, a holocaust survivor who wrapped trauma in secrets. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 2023 • 2h 22min
SUMMER SERIES: From the eccentric to the macabre
In our ongoing holiday specials, we relive the story of three extraordinary characters, whose lives verged from the kooky to the spooky. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 58min
SUMMER SERIES: Thunder on the turf
We reach into the back catalogue to tell true tales of luck and skill from the sport of kings. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2023 • 2h 7min
SUMMER SERIES: Aussies against the elements
From the jungles of the Pacific to the fields of France, this week we retell three stories of unsung Australian heroes. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2022 • 1h 44min
SUMMER SERIES: Courageous critters in wartime
In the first of In Black and White's summer series, we open the vault to retell three stories of amazing animals who went to war. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
Hide and Seek
Kevin Simmonds was a petty crook whose greatest ability was to lay low as the police closed in. But a fatal error would paint a spotlight on him - a spotlight that even he couldn't escape. Like the show? Read more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2022 • 47min
The wild years of Ms Montez
Irish girl Maria Gilbert escaped an arranged marriage to dance her way through Europe, the US and Australia. And through the journey she picked up a string of famous lovers, a series of scandals and an imposing riding whip. Like the show? Get features, backgrounds and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 30min
BONUS EPISODE: The communist who flipped
Melbourne-born Louise Mackay was a dedicated Communist Party member who taught at the Marxist School, toured the Communist Bloc and promoted communism to her fellow Australians. But when she was expelled from the party, she turned the tables on her old comrades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2022 • 47min
The man hanged for a murder he didn’t commit
Angus Murray was sentenced to death for murdering a bank manager, even though authorities knew another crook fired the fatal shot. Historian Deb Robinson from Geelong Gaol Museum shares the story. Like the show? Get features, backgrounds and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


