About the Show
Cult favorite Locked Up Abroad is back for a sixth season, taking viewers inside firsthand accounts of capture, imprisonment, and pure terror far from home. In the premiere episode, Hollywood actor Erik Aude is on the brink of stardom after a supporting role in Dude, Where's My Car? But, his acting career is put on hold when he's arrested in Pakistan for unknowingly smuggling opium. Later mind-blowing episodes include: the true story behind the movie The Devil’s Double; Stephen Comiskey, arrested in Saudi Arabia for being gay; truck driver Thomas Hamil who was kidnapped by Islamist insurgents; and Lucy Wright, a British nurse who went on the run after being busted in Argentina.Interactive Map
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Explore first-hand accounts of kidnappings, prison conditions, and getting caught. Hear their stories of how they got Locked Up Abroad.
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Memorable Quotes
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Quotes From "From Hollywood to Hell"
Browse a gallery of the most memorable quotes from Erik Aude's experience getting locked up in Pakistan.
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Featured Episode
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Cocaine Mule Mom
Ruthie Lambert smuggles cocaine out of Peru, until she is finally caught and locked up in a tough South American prison.
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Past Seasons
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Locked Up Abroad DVDs for Sale
Now in its sixth season, there's a lot to catch up on if you've missed it. Visit the store for past seasons of NGC's cult hit show Locked Up Abroad.
Book Excerpt
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Midnight Return
In the sequel to the critically-aclaimed Midnight Express, see where Bill Hayes is now.

