10 episodes
Hooked on Freddie Wondery
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3.5 • 26 Ratings
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Did one man’s friendship with a dolphin go way – way – too far? It’s 1987 and the British seaside town of Amble has seen much better days. So when a wild bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Freddie appears in the harbour, it feels like a miracle. Everyone wants to swim with him. But Freddie chooses one person above all others: Alan Cooper, a dedicated animal rights activist committed to freeing captive dolphins. Then Alan’s friendship with Freddie is turned against him and a devastating accusation spirals out of control.
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A Wild Visitor
When a wild dolphin called Freddie appears in the harbour of a tired English fishing town and forms a deep friendship with Alan, a devastating rumour emerges.
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Flippin' Crazy
Alan continues to swim with Freddie despite the salacious allegation against him. Surely no-one will take it seriously. Or will they?
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Deep Trouble
Alan is caught in a tabloid frenzy. The whole country is laughing at him. But there’s nothing funny about the death threats he receives.
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In the Dock
Alan’s in court and it’s humiliating. But now he knows who his accusers are. And he’s determined to fight back.
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On the Hook
Alan’s in the dock facing some tough questions. But now there are tough questions for his accusers too. No-one can tell which way it’ll go. Everyone is hooked.
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Sink or Swim
The most beautiful experience of Alan’s life has left a devastating legacy. Right now, he needs Freddie more than ever. But where is he?
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Customer Reviews
Sick minds
Seen plenty as a dolphin watch guide for 22 years, have seen the “members” of male pods and it doesn’t surprise me that they also use them to “hook” things - they do it with dorsal fins also. What an awful accusation, inclined to believe in Alan's innocent friendship.
Sounds interesting but the deliverance…
I wanted to listen to this podcast but am put off listening, as other reviewers have said we aren’t four year olds.. a different presenter could really ‘sell’ the story.
Worth Listening to
A very fascinating podcast that was thoroughly and even handedly presented. The narrators style was to tell it almost like a children’s story but given the unusual nature of the events surrounding Freddie it works.