9 episodes
Hooked on Freddie Wondery
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3.8 • 148 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
Puts the ‘pod’ in podcast
Intriguing story, well told, you wouldn’t believe it if it wasn’t true. Raises questions about humans’ relationships with animals on all fronts. Narrator comes in for a bit of stick in the reviews but for once I thought the cheeky script actually worked. Leaves room for the viewer to make their mind up. A good companion piece for BlackFish.
Entertaining
I learnt a lot about dolphin anatomy! There was entertainment value in the absurdity of it all, but also a genuine interest in the well-being of those affected. Overall I felt the podcast struck the right tone
Dreadful narration
Interesting enough story but too long-drawn-out and the narration is frankly bizarre. Felt like a little kid being told a story. Wildly inappropriate for the subject matter.