In our last episode (2) we traced the story of the black prisoners of war who were imprisoned at Portchester Castle during the Napoleonic wars. In this bonus episode we learn more about the prisoners’ stories through the French prisoner of war theatre that took place at Portchester, and a new audio artwork recently installed in the castle keep.  

Visit our episode page to learn more about the Caribbean prisoners of Portchester Castle.

Speaking with Shadows is brought to you by English Heritage. 

Presenter: Josie Long

Producer: Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air

Contributors: Kate Astbury, Professor of French Studies at the University of Warwick; Elaine Mitchener, Artist and Musician

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