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The Bug Pit of Bukhara

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In 1842, two British army officers on a diplomatic mission in central Asia were beheaded by the debauched and paranoid Emir of Bukhara. Before their execution, they were imprisoned in a series of foul dungeons, including a deep well containing flesh-eating vermin. Carole Rosen investigates. Producer Nigel Acheson

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Unknown:
Carole Rosen
Producer:
Nigel Acheson
Source: Radio Times

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