Hangman: a documentary

Title

Hangman: a documentary

Alternative title

Albert Pierrepoint interview

Date

1987

Description

Albert Pierrepoint was Britain’s most famous executioner during the 1930s-50s. Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hung in Britain, numbers amongst those he executed. In this programme Pierrepoint talks about his extraordinary life and career.

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Duration

00:44:03

Genre

Documentary

Keywords

Execution

Radio station

Red Rose Radio

Place of publication

Preston

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

Cast

Albert Pierrepoint

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