Kevin Milne explores the legacy of George Wilder, the escaped prisoner who became a folk hero
Commentator Kevin Milne examines George Wilder, who became a folk hero after escaping prison three times in the 1960s.
George Wilder caught the country's attention as an accidental folk hero after a series of prison escapes in the 1960s. Kevin Milne explores Wilder's story and lasting cultural impact.
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Kevin Milne: Where in the world is George Wilder?
An accidental folk hero, George Wilder caught the country's attention after escaping prison three times in the 1960s.