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Chasing Mr Sunshine reveals the shocking truth behind Britain's biggest local authority financial scandal. How was one council allowed to take such extraordinary risks and why were repeated warnings ignored? Investigative journalists Catrin Nye and Meirion Jones uncover how public money was lost - where did the money go and who should answer for what happened?

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Chasing Mr Sunshine reveals the shocking truth behind Britain’s biggest local authority financial scandal. How was one council allowed to take such extraordinary risks and why were repeated warnings ignored? Investigative journalists Catrin Nye and Meirion Jones uncover how public money was lost – where did the money go and who should answer for what happened? Presenters: Catrin Nye and Meirion Jones Producer: Leo Hornak Exec Producer: David Prest A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

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Mishel_606

The Ratline and Tunnel 29 were super interesting and well told. Million dollar lover, though, I will likely stop listening to. The journalist seems to be siding so much with the daughters without providing the other view. There is a serious lack of discussion about the elderly having their own agency. And their mom’s sex life was none of anyone’s business. I was appalled. It’s a complex situation that needs a larger discussion with other professionals outside the host’s friend who’s a relationship counsellor.
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Intense and perfectly paced. Highly recommend!
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Joel Ochsendorf

Thank you for your hard and dangerous reporting! Love your voice and accent as well ;)
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Chasing Mr Sunshine reveals the shocking truth behind Britain's biggest local authority financial scandal. How was one council allowed to take such extraordinary risks and why were repeated warnings ignored? Investigative journalists Catrin Nye and Meirion Jones uncover how public money was lost - where did the money go and who should answer for what happened?