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

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