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Episode 5

Judith finally lets herself believe that her ordeal could soon be over.

Penny Downie reads the remarkable true story of Judith Tebbutt's 192 days in captivity at the hands of Somali pirates.

In September 2011, Judith Tebbutt and her husband David embarked on a dream holiday on an idyllic beach resort in Kenya. On the first night, their worst nightmares become reality, when they are awoken by violent intruders, and Judith is dragged away towards a waiting motor-boat.

Today: After nearly seven months in captivity, Judith finally allows herself to believe that her ordeal could soon be over...

Writer: Judith Tebbutt
Abridger: Miranda Davies
Producer: Justine Willett
Reader: Penny Downie.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Jul 2013 00:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Penny Downie
Producer Justine Willett
Author Judith Tebbutt
Abridger Miranda Davies

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Jul 2013 09:45
  • Sat 13 Jul 2013 00:30

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