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The Prospect of Hanging

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Ex-miner Syd Demley , Britain's last surviving hangman, now lives in quiet retirement in Mansfield.
Martyn Wiley talks to him about his former part-time job, and reflects on the English fascination with hanging. Producer Dave Sheasby

Contributors

Unknown:
Syd Demley
Talks:
Martyn Wiley
Producer:
Dave Sheasby
Source: Radio Times

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