It was reported that Haigh, in the condemned cell at Wandsworth Prison, asked one of his prison guards, Jack Morwood, whether it would be possible to have a trial run of his hanging so everything would run smoothly. It is likely that his request went no further, or, if it did, the request was denied. Just prior to his execution, Haigh was asked if he wanted a brandy. He replied, "Make it a large one, old boy". Haigh was led to the gallows and hanged by executioner Albert Pierrepoint on 10 August 1949.