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An occasional series on famous French criminal trials by RAYNER HEPPENSTALL
The Last Man to be Guillotined In Public
The case of Eugene Weidmann The last public execution in France took place as recently as 16 June 1939 Rayner Heppenstall tells the story of the murder trial which preceded that gruesome milestone in the annals of crime.
Producer MARTIN ESSLIN

Contributors

Unknown:
Rayner Heppenstall
Unknown:
Eugene Weidmann
Unknown:
Rayner Heppenstall
Producer:
Martin Esslin
Narrator:
Rayner Heppenstall
Weidmann:
Paul Hansard
Desk Sergeant:
Martin Friend
Mrs Sackheim:
Olwen Griffiths
Berry:
Ronald Herdman
SchOtt:
Lewis Stringer
Moro:
Leslie Heritage
Bourquin:
Patrick Tull
Claudie May:
Eva Stuart
Furstenheim:
Edward Kelsey
President:
John Ruddock
Colette:
Betty Baskcomb
Renée Jardin:
Elizabeth Proud
Woman lawyer:
Katherine Parr
Geraud:
Carleton Hobbs
Delaunay:
Robin Browne
Source: Radio Times

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