Drama-documentary series telling the gripping real-life stories of young travellers who find themselves incarcerated overseas. Piers Hernu's thirst for adventure landed him in a Nepalese jail for gold smuggling. After being convinced to carry a gold-filled waistcoat through customs, Piers found himself in deep trouble when his illegal load was found by a metal detector. Facing four years in jail, Piers launched a campaign to convince the King of Nepal to pardon him.