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3. The "Meanness" Murderer of Them All
Episode 3 of 6
George Cole profiles Victorians buried in one cemetery: Eliza Barrow, victim of notorious murderer, Frederick Seddon. From 1995.
George Cole reveals the stories of six extraordinary Victorians buried in London's Highgate Cemetery.
Eliza Barrow became the victim of the con man, and ‘flypaper poisoner’, Frederick Seddon.
He was dubbed ‘the meanness murderer of them all’.
Written by Emlyn Harris.
George Cole is the Sexton.
Other parts played by:
Emlyn Harris
Andrew Melville
Melanie Hudson
Jill Graham
Dan Strauss
Producer: Neil Rosser
A Rewind and IBN co-production for BBC Radio 2 - first broadcast in August 1995.
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