The Wrong Man / Lily Volpert / Mahmood Mattan

The Wrong Man / Lily Volpert / Mahmood Mattan

In 1952, Cardiff was a bustling industrial hub, a Welsh city that was in the midst of post-war construction. Cardiff docks were the main economic driver, and they welcomed ships from all across the globe, trading goods and raw materials. This trade led to the city quickly becoming a hub of multiculturalism. In particular, it became home to many Somali sailors who had sought new pastures. That same year, one of those sailors would find himself at the centre of a murder investigation that would highlight the dangers of a biassed justice system...


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This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson.


Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.


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Narration, editing assistance, additional writing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.


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