BEDTIME STORY: Captain Thunderbolt

 Captain Thunderbolt (Catch-Up Episode) If you missed it live, saddle up for a story that rides the line between legend and lawlessness… Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story follows the life of Captain Thunderbolt , bushranger, outlaw, and one of the most elusive figures ever to roam the Australian frontier. For years, he evaded capture across the ranges and backroads of New South Wales, becoming a master of disguise and a ghost to the authorities who chased him. But behind the daring escapes and highway robberies lies a deeper story of survival, of love, and of a man who lived by his own rules in a land that offered few second chances. Was he a criminal or a folk hero shaped by the harsh realities of colonial life? 🎧 Settle in tonight and let this tale of rebellion, resilience, and restless freedom carry you into the shadows of Australia’s past. The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.