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Out of the Darkness - The Triumph of Nelson Mandela

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06/12/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Out of the Darkness - The Triumph of Nelson Mandela

Allan Little tells the life story of Nelson Mandela, from prisoner to president.

In a change to the published schedule, Allan Little tells the life story of Nelson Mandela from birth in a small village through to the presidency of South Africa.

In a change to the published schedule, the BBC's former South Africa correspondent Allan Little tells the life story of Nelson Mandela. Through the voices of his friends and colleagues he traces Mandela's extraordinary journey, from birth in a small village, his legal training, his growing political consciousness, to the Rivonia Trial and imprisonment on Robben Island. He hears about how Mandela controlled his own release from prison, his ascent to the presidency and his vital message of peace and reconciliation. 

Producer: Vanessa Harrison.

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