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'At the end of World War II, Irma Grese, known as the Beautiful Beast of Belsen, was executed, along with other concentration camp officers. This play focuses on the days leading up to her death, when she is imprisoned with her memories -of her childhood, her relationships and her attempt to succeed in a career. We are also given an insight into the feelings of the hangman, determined to do his job with efficiency and sympathy ' ( Radio National website: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/arts/sndrama/stories/s936476.htm sighted 07/01/2004).
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This play, written specially for radio, is based on the memoirs of the British executioner, Albert Pierrepoint.
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Produced Saturday 18 October 2003 and Tuesday 6 January 2004 on ABC radio. Cast: Tracy Mann, Tim Hughes, Nicholas Bell, Mike Bishop, Frank Gallacher, Abbe Holmes, Peter Hosking, Bruce Kerr and Stig Wemyss. Sound Engineer: Nic Mierisch Producer/Director: Anne McInerney
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