16 Podcast Episodes
Albert Pierrepoint: The execution of Derek Bentley
Albert Pierrepoint: The execution of Derek Bentley
During what Albert Pierrepoint would refer to as the “stormiest period of my life.” a number of key trials, and an inqui... Read more
12 Mar 2023
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1hr 6mins
Albert Pierrepoint: John George Haigh
Albert Pierrepoint: John George Haigh
John George Haigh would claim the lives of 6 individuals, with his disposal method earning him the monika of "The Acid B... Read more
26 Feb 2023
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1hr 16mins
Albert Pierrepoint: The crimes of Neville Heath
Albert Pierrepoint: The crimes of Neville Heath
As the 2nd World War came to an end, Albert Pierrepoint was settling down to married life, while running a pub in Lancas... Read more
12 Feb 2023
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1hr 25mins
Albert Pierrepoint: The murder of Joan Wolfe.
Albert Pierrepoint: The murder of Joan Wolfe.
Joan was a troubled 19 year old whose young life had been tainted by grief. Living a nomadic life, she believed she had ... Read more
29 Jan 2023
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1hr 1min
Albert Pierrepoint: Britain's executioner
Albert Pierrepoint: Britain's executioner
Using archive recordings, Alex Last tells the story of Britain's most famous hangman. During the 1940s and 1950s, Albert... Read more
26 Jan 2023
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8mins
Albert Pierrepoint : The execution of Gordon Cummins
Albert Pierrepoint : The execution of Gordon Cummins
As the Second World War began, Blackouts were enforced, with the aim of offering protection from the German bombs, but t... Read more
15 Jan 2023
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1hr 10mins
Albert Pierrepoint: The history of capital punishment.
Albert Pierrepoint: The history of capital punishment.
Albert Pierrepoint’s life and career spanned some of the most pivotal moments in history, with him carrying out the exec... Read more
1 Jan 2023
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53mins
#288 | Albert Pierrepoint | Britain’s Most Famous Executioner
#288 | Albert Pierrepoint | Britain’s Most Famous Executioner
He was Britain's most famous hangman and was responsible for the executions of up to 600 prisoners.In this episode, we'l... Read more
11 Aug 2022
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23mins
Albert Pierrepoint: Hangman
Albert Pierrepoint: Hangman
In this episode we discuss England's most well known executioner Albert Pierrepoint, the mechanics of death, the singing... Read more
13 Jun 2022
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49mins
Season 5 Episode 23 Albert Pierrepoint
Season 5 Episode 23 Albert Pierrepoint
Join Nancy and Drew as they discuss a jack of all trades, a master of death. If Death was a Keebler elf, he would be thi... Read more
27 Apr 2022
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1hr 5mins