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On June 12 of this year, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment

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In History: Nelson Mandela walks out of prison a free man

In an exclusive clip from the BBC Archive, Nelson Mandela speaks about his historic release from prison. The release of Mandela was a watershed moment for South Africa in its transition to democracy. In this exclusive clip, Mandela talks about his release and his life in prison. Watch the full clip on BBC Radio 4 at 9pm on Monday, November 25, at 10pm GMT.

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Today in History: June 12, Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment

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