McNaughton By Steve Gooch


Read by Ian Hogg

McNaughton 1843 - the cells beneath the Old Bailey. Daniel McNaughton awaits the verdict of his trial for the murder of the prime minister's secretary. Writer Steve Gooch traces this true story, which made legal history, by letting McNaughton, a humble woodturner, tell his version of events in his own words.

Other voices include Tom George. The play is directed by Penny Gold.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

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