Episodes
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
James sits down with his producer, Will, to go over all the latest developments on the case, as Kenneth Law is expected to go on trial in 2025 accused of 14 counts of murder.
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
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Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Andy’s fight to be vindicated is finally realised.
In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal in London overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime.
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Host: Will Roe.
If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:
Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/
Criminal Cases Review Commission - https://ccrc.gov.uk/
Appeal - Charity and law practice - https://appeal.org.uk/
Healing Justice Project - https://healingjusticeproject.org/
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
On Tuesday night, police in Canada announced the arrest and charge of a 57-year-old man on two counts of aiding or counselling suicide.
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
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Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives?
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.
Guest: Professor Rory O'Connor, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow.
Author of 'When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It' - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442218/when-it-is-darkest-by-professor-rory-oconnor/9781785043437#
Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
In the final episode of Poison, James goes to Canada to track down Kenneth Law and confront him over his operation.
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
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Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
In the second of this three part series we learn of a man called Kenneth Law who’s based in Canada.
Law appears to be selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults in the UK, some of whom are using it to take their own lives.
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.
Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.
In October, 2021 David Parfett’s 22-year-old son, Tom, took his own life.
In the first of a three-part podcast we hear from David about the events that led up to the university student’s death.
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
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Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times.
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Warning, this series contains discussions about suicide.
A new three-part investigation here on Friday 28 April.
James Beal, the Social Affairs Editor at The Times looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance.
How many more deaths could this man be connected to? What is being done to regulate this? And can he be stopped?
If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.
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Last week police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder of Corey Junior Davis.
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In this update, Emily’s producer Will goes to see Andy after news broke that his case is now being referred to the Court of Appeal after a DNA profile on the victim’s clothing was linked to another man on the national database.
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.
Host: Will Roe.
You can listen to the full series first released in September, 2021 here: https://podfollow.com/1669210977
Or go to season six here on the Reporter podcast.
If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:
Rape Crisis England & Wales
NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Appeal - Charity and law practice
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When a British minister tells reporters that John Cantlie is still alive in February 2019, the search is on again. What does the British government know? Anthony Loyd shares his conclusions.
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: CNN, Sky, Voice of America, Channel 4, ABC.
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Anthony retraces John Cantlie’s steps on the streets of Mosul, the Iraqi city where John was last seen alive.
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: CNN and BBC.
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As one by one the British and American hostages are killed by their captors, John Cantlie emerges in a series of Islamic State propaganda films, ‘Lend Me Your Ears’. His new role keeps him alive. It also attracts questions. Is the hostage becoming a willing messenger?
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: CNN, CBS, EWTN, USA Today, NBC, ABC, EuroNews, eNCA.
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Some of the hostages who were held with John Cantlie describe what life was like inside their prison cell, under the watch of brutal Isis guards. Their captors had a special role in mind for John… but why did Isis pick him?
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: Acceleration TV, Bikes Aloud, Enduro Africa.
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For Anthony this story is personal as he reveals that he himself was captured while reporting on the Syrian conflict. What is it like to be a journalist covering war? And what does his experience tell us about John Cantlie's kidnap?
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: BBC and CNN.
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John Cantlie is missing and there are no leads in the case. The hunt is on for his whereabouts, when a rapper shows up in a Belgian prison saying he has information to share. What can this man tell us about John’s location and the conditions they both experienced as Isis hostages?
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: Ready4jerri.
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Anthony investigates details of John Cantlie and his colleague James Foley’s abduction in 2012. He speaks to those who were with them and explores possible reasons the men were targeted.
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: BBC, Al Jazeera, Guardian.
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Anthony Loyd begins his investigation into the disappearance of journalist John Cantlie, who was taken by Isis in 2012. He explores the events of a prior kidnap and asks: what compelled John to return to Syria after his first escape?
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Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.
Clips: BBC, 5Live, CNN, NBC, Broadcasting House (BBC Radio 4).
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In 2012, British journalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria. Then a series of videos emerged showing Cantlie spouting Isis propaganda. He hasn’t been seen since.
In this new 8-part series - beginning Friday 24 June - The Times’ War Correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.
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In the final episode of the series, Louise meets those who remain loyal to Adnan Oktar and talks to a British lawyer who was at his trial. Former Kitten Ceylan reflects on her time in the cult.
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If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services:
https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/
If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111.
Clips: Al-Jazeera, CNBC, Sky News, CNN.
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