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Tried By Their Peers: 3: The Trial of Lord Mohun in 1693 for Murder

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An occasional series by Donald Thomas of trials in the House of Lords

Lord Mohun and Captain Hill, while trying to kidnap Anne Bracegirdle the celebrated actress, killed William Mountford who was with her, and the trial of Mohun for murder before the House of Lords became a four-day wonder.

Contributors

Writer:
Donald Thomas
Producer:
Charles Lefeaux
Narrator:
Howieson Culff
Marquis of Carmarthen, Lord High Steward:
Trevor Martin
Charles, Lord Mohun:
Brian Hewlett
Sir John Somers, Attorney-General:
Edward Kelsey
John Hudson:
Ronald Forfar
Elizabeth Sandys:
Elizabeth Proud
John Rogers:
Martin Friend
Anne Bracegirdle:
Margaret Wolfit
Gawen Page:
Martin Friend
Mrs Page:
Elizabeth Proud
Constable Davenport:
Douglas Blackwell
Brereton:
Ronald Forfar
Elizabeth Walker:
Eva Stuart
Sir Thomas Trevor, Solicitor-General:
Douglas Blackwell
Source: Radio Times

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