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Seven Years Solitary

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

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The experiences of Dr. Edith Bone
While visiting Hungary in 1949 Dr. Edith Bone was arrested as a suspected British agent. She spent seven years in solitary confinement until her release during the Hungarian revolution of 1956. This programme tells the story of her ordeals in prison and the strength of spirit that enabled her to withstand them.
Narrated by Michael Burn with the recorded voices of Dr. Edith Bone, Mary Burn
Script compiled by Wyn Knowles
Produced by Sasha Moorsom
(The recorded broadcast of June 15, 1958)

Contributors

Narrator:
Michael Burn
Interviewee:
Dr. Edith Bone
Interviewee:
Mary Burn
Script compiled by:
Wyn Knowles
Producer:
Sasha Moorsom
Source: Radio Times

BBC Home Service Basic

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