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Yesterday's Witness: Prisoners of Conscience: No to the Army

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A series which explores living memory

Conscription was introduced in Britain in 1916. For political or religious reasons thousands of men refused to fight...
The popular image of conscientious objectors at the time was of men lacking courage and with no sense of patriotism. Actually they suffered humiliation and even torture for their beliefs, regularly impressing policemen, soldiers, and prison warders with their humour and integrity.
"I felt very strongly that I would much rather be shot than shoot anyone else."

Taking part: Harold Bing, Lord Brockway, Charles Coles, Alfred Corum, Alfred Evans, Jack Foister, Mark Hayler, Mrs. Rosa Hobhouse, Miles Malleson, Howard Marten, Frank Merrick, F.J. Murfin, Harry Stanton

(Colour)

Contributors

Interviewee:
Harold Bing
Interviewee:
Lord Brockway
Interviewee:
Charles Coles
Interviewee:
Alfred Corum
Interviewee:
Alfred Evans
Interviewee:
Jack Foister
Interviewee:
Mark Hayler
Interviewee:
Rosa Hobhouse
Interviewee:
Miles Malleson
Interviewee:
Howard Marten
Interviewee:
Frank Merrick
Interviewee:
F.J. Murfin
Interviewee:
Harry Stanton
Producer:
Stephen Peet
Director:
Michael Rabiger
Source: Radio Times

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