In his first interview, Australian Sean Turnell’s tale of torment and tragedy in a Burmese prison - and the friend who kept him sane.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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