This year, people around the world have been marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. This is the story of Isle of Man resident Celia Meade and her experience as a prisoner of war in Burma. Speaking to Lewis Foster, Celia gives a full and unflinching account of the atrocities she witnessed and experienced during 1942-1945.

*A warning that this podcast includes descriptions of violence, sexual violence, and suicide that some listeners may find distressing.* If you’ve been affected by anything included in this edition of Island Life you can find support at Support - Manx Radio