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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? Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.

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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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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? Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.