• 56 minutes 15 seconds
    Episode 10: Fresh Leads

    After the series launches Colin is approached by people who say they have information – things noticed decades before and never forgotten. But 40 years on can these memories push the investigation forward? If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.

    No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

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    9 October 2023, 5:00 am
  • 44 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 9: The Man in the Tower

    Following Colin’s visit the police get involved – and the team receive shocking news. And, as the investigation draws to a close, a tantalising distant memory brings one more suspect into the frame...

    If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presented by Colin Campbell and Suchin Mehrotra

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Episode 9 producer: Jolyon Jenkins

    Series audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Episode sound design and mix: Arlie Adlington

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson

    Archive Producer: Helen Carr

    Production Co-ordinator: Juliette Harvey

    Production Manager: Elaina Boateng

    Production Executive: Laura Jordan-Rowell

    Creative Director: Georgia Moseley

    Series Developed by Satiyesh Manoharajah and Colin Campbell

    Editorial consultants: Jackie Malton and Shaun Keep

    Legal Advisors: Sarah McColl and Andrew Downey

    Editorial Policy Advisors: Matthew Eltringham and Kim Barrington

    Archive from BBC Archive and Fremantle

    Artwork: Victoria Ford

    Voice actor: Paula Goldstein

    Solo Violin performed by Esme Bryden

    Additional research: Christian Dametto and Bushra Siddiq 

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

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    12 June 2023, 5:00 am
  • 52 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 8: The Fourth Man

    The investigation team make a shocking discovery that sends Colin halfway across the world. It’s a huge gamble for one last shot at the truth – but will he find what he’s looking for?

    If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Episode producer: Jolyon Jenkins

    Episode sound design and mix: Arlie Adlington

    Original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson 

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.

    No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 June 2023, 5:00 am
  • 41 minutes 17 seconds
    Episode 7: The Elephant in the Room

    Why has Vishal’s case remained unsolved for so many decades? Suchin takes a step back from the investigation to look at the bigger picture. What has brought his family to this point? And what’s really going on?

    If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presented by Suchin Mehrotra

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive producer Alistair Jackson 

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.

    No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 May 2023, 5:00 am
  • 54 minutes 53 seconds
    Episode 6: The Showdown

    After gathering his evidence Colin goes searching – and comes face to face with a man who has a very big question to answer. And following his investigation the police visit Vishal’s family with news...

    If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Episode producer: Jolyon Jenkins

    Episode sound design and mix: Arlie Adlington

    Original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive Producer: Alistair Jackson 

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.

    No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 May 2023, 5:00 am
  • 39 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 5: The School

    Colin meets a witness – and a group of men bravely tell him what happened to them at school 40 years ago when they were boys, in the hope that what they know may help the investigation into Vishal’s disappearance...

    If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive Producer: Alistair Jackson

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 May 2023, 5:00 am
  • 38 minutes 32 seconds
    Episode 4: The Coincidence

    Decades pass without an answer. But in 2020 lightning strikes. A BBC reporter gets a mysterious call – the man says he’s been deep within the police and he’s seen something that might blow the case wide open...

    Presented by Suchin Mehrotra and Colin Campbell

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 May 2023, 5:00 am
  • 30 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 3: The Woods

    Many miles from home two men make a chance discovery. Vishu gets a call at work, the media descend – and life for this family will never be the same again.

    Presented by Suchin Mehrotra

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart #

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 May 2023, 5:00 am
  • 34 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 2: The Search

    A massive search for the missing child swings into action. The police comb London, the TV news appeals for information, the public report sightings - and suspicion falls on his father...

    Presented by Suchin Mehrotra

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson 

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 April 2023, 5:00 am
  • 29 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 1: The Royal Wedding

    A young family joins the crowds to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in central London. But on the way home one of the children disappears and a nightmare begins.

    Presented by Suchin Mehrotra

    Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah

    Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart

    Executive producer: Alistair Jackson.

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.

    No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 April 2023, 5:00 am
  • 3 minutes 15 seconds
    Introducing Vishal

    On the day Prince Charles marries Lady Diana a boy in the crowd vanishes.

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC.  No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

     

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    10 April 2023, 5:00 am
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