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Judith embarks on a dream holiday in Kenya, when nightmare becomes reality.
Penny Downie reads the remarkable 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 became reality, when they are awoken by violent intruders, and Judith is dragged away towards a waiting motor-boat. And so begins the story of Judith's near 7-month ordeal at the hands of ruthless Somali pirates, and so ends the life she knew and loved.
Today: Judith and her husband embark on a dream holiday in Kenya, when her worst nightmare becomes reality.
Writer: Judith Tebbutt
Abridger: Miranda Davies
Producer: Justine Willett
Reader: Penny Downie.
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Judith Tebbutt speaks about her husband's death
BBC News video of Judith Tebbutt speaking about the killing of her husband David.
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Judith Tebbutt's moment of freedom
BBC News video of Judith Tebbutt being led to a waiting plane.
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"...and then you're gone forever."
Duration: 01:57
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"I need to be with my son."
Duration: 01:48
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Penny Downie |
| Producer | Justine Willett |
| Author | Judith Tebbutt |
| Abridger | Miranda Davies |
Broadcasts
- Mon 8 Jul 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Tue 9 Jul 201300:30BBC Radio 4
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