Making It Out Alive
Series exploring the resilience and coping mechanisms of people who find themselves trapped or imprisoned
Making It Out Alive - Episode 1
Edi Stark speaks to Carolyn Jessop, who was forced into a polygamous marriage at the age of 18. After enduring 17 years of abuse, she managed to escape with her children.
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Making It Out Alive - Episode 2
Edi Stark speaks to Magdeline Makola, who was kidnapped and locked in the boot of her car for ten days. Despite coming close to death, she has been able to forgive her attacker.
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Making It Out Alive - Episode 3
In 2003, Dr Lesley McCulloch spent five months imprisoned in Banda Aceh fighting not only for her survival, but her freedom after being arrested for visa violations.
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Making It Out Alive - Episode 4
Edi Stark speaks to oil worker Alan Preston, who was held hostage in Nigeria and told to dig his own grave so that his kidnappers could bury him alive.
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