Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes Papillon is one of the most popular books and films of the 1970s. It tells the dramatic story of the prison life of Henri Charrière, a convicted murderer with a large butterfly tattoo on his chest. But how much of his story was actually true? Was he ever imprisoned on Devil's Island? Or was it all fiction...? Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Vladimir Lozinski: News Producer Ronnie: Local Guide Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Jim Haynes: Publisher Erwin James: Ex-Convict & Journalist Michel Muszlak: Philosopher Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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