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On Saturday evening, Channel 4 broadcast a feature-length documentary featuring Prisoners Abroad patron Jon Snow. Produced in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, the documentary, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, follows Jon in the aftermath of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis as he returns to his journalistic roots in a bid to come to terms with the disease’s impact.

What began as a documentary highlighting Jon’s diagnosis – also featuring his wife Dr Precious Lunga – developed into a powerful expose of a mining disaster covered up by officials, decimating the land and water of a Zambian community.

In over 30 years as a Channel 4 broadcaster, Jon has reported on countless other hard-hitting cases – including those concerning prisoners’ rights and those detained overseas. Alongside representing us as a patron, Jon is also a patron of Reprieve and has previously chaired the Prison Reform Trust and New Horizon Youth Centre, a London day centre for homeless and vulnerable teenagers.

Jon has been a great supporter of the work of Prisoners Abroad for over 20 years and our thoughts are with him, his wife Precious, and his family as they navigate this time.

Jon wearing a Prisoners Abroad tie during his time at Channel 4

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