Episode 98: Albert Pierrepoint (Entry 938.ES0914)

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Episode 98: Albert Pierrepoint (Entry 938.ES0914)

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Nov 1, 2018

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In which a Lancashire grocer and pub landlord becomes the most skilled executioner of all time, and John explains the best part of being guillotined. Certificate #21776. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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An encyclopedic reference of strange-but-true stories compiled as a time capsule for future generations.

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