The Colonel of The Bridge on the River Kwai
Read by Anton Lesser
produced by Roy MacMillan for Chrome Audio
adapted in 8 parts by Neville Teller
from 'The Colonel of Tamarkan: Philip Toosey and the bridge on the River Kwai'
by Julie Summers.
The true story of Lt Colonel [later Brigadier] Philip Toosey, the real man behind The Bridge on the River Kwai, written by his granddaughter.
Broadcast on BBC Radio 7, from 5 to 14 April 2010
80/44/mono; 123 MB total; sound quality excellent
Topics covered include: Toosey?s background and character; the complexities of POW leadership; the construction of the Tamarkan bridges; the V-Scheme to obtain drugs and medical supplies for the sick POWs; and the aftermath of the war for those who survived.
Toosey acknowledged that he was fortunate not to have faced the horrors of camps up-country where Ônothing held the beast in check. What is clear is that by assuming responsibility, maintaining discipline and exercising some influence over his captors, he saved numerous lives.
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The background of Burma's real PoW colonel - Philip Toosey.
02 * 20100406
Following the fall of Singapore, Philip Toosey is confronted by the appalling prison camp conditions.
03 * 20100407
Toosey's men are forced to move camp and set about constructing railway bridges for the Japanese.Summers - The Colonel of The Bridge on the River Kwai - pt1of8.mp3
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07 * 20100413
After the Japanese surrender, Philip Toosey oversees his men's journey home and return to civilian life.
08 LAST * 20100414
Philip Toosey's war efforts are recognised by his men, royalty and a former high-ranking adversary.
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04 * 20100408
Dismayed Philip Toosey is separated from his men and forced to establish an allied hospital prison camp.
05 * 20100409 Philip Toosey succeeds in improving the camp's sanitary conditions, but is brutalised by Japanese guards.
06 * 20100412
Philip Toosey and his men must suffer Japanese brutality - and air raid horror from allied bombers.
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Did you D/L when they were in order or when the order was off?--------------------------------------------Rick