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3. "Semi-civilised savage"

3. "Semi-civilised savage"

Released Friday, 30th September 2022
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3. "Semi-civilised savage"

3. "Semi-civilised savage"

3. "Semi-civilised savage"

3. "Semi-civilised savage"

Friday, 30th September 2022
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Within six months of his arrest, Mahmood Mattan found himself on trial for murder. But could he ever receive a fair trial?A black man was facing the gallows and he had to place his faith in an all-white jury.There was little forensic evidence against him; and witness testimony which kept changing.And the motivation for the prosecution's star witness has been questioned.Even the actions of his own barrister have been called into doubt.

Presenter and Producer: Danielle FahiyaSound Design: Cathy RobinsonOriginal Music: Rhodri Llewellyn JohnExecutive Producers: Karen Voisey and Andy MaguireStory Consultant: John NortonProduction Manager: Andrea Deere

History Consultant: Chris Phillips.Archive: BBC Black Britain; ITV Wales

Edmund Davies, Justice Ormerod & newspaper journalist - Richard ElfynCourt clerk, Doris and Elizabeth Williams - Zoe DaviesTE Rhys-Roberts & police officer - Rhys DowningMahmood Mattan - Ali GoolyadHarold Cover - Anthony Corria

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