Hangman

Title

Hangman

Genre

Feature

TX Date

19 Sep 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:42:33

Description

Albert Pierrepoint, Britain’s famous executioner from 1931-56, speaks to Fraser Shepherd(?) about his experiences. Written and produced by Fraser Shepherd, narrated by Douglas Cameron. Also includes public debate on capital punishment with extract from Pathe cinema news report on Ruth Ellis’s execution in 1955 (last woman to be executed in UK) and newspaper reports from the time.

Contributors

Albert Pierrepoint; Fraser Shepherd(?); Douglas Cameron

Keywords

Death penalty; Penal sanctions; Albert Pierrepoint; Executioners; Hanging; Executions; Ruth Ellis

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