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The Sexton's Tales

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George Cole, as the sexton of Highgate Cemetery, presents six stories about people who are buried there.
3: Thomas Sayers
The Victorian prizefighter's illegal bare-fisted bouts drew huge crowds, with even the Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, attending his last fight. Written by Emlyn Harris

Contributors

Writer:
Emlyn Harris
The Sexton:
George Cole
Thomas Sayers:
Emlyn Harris
Source: Radio Times

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