Love Bombed

BBC Local Radio
  • 4.8 (110)
  • PERSONAL JOURNALS
Love Bombed

Vicky Pattison explores the double lives, mental trickery and manipulation involved with real life cheaters and their love lives. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

  1. 9. What's next for Sarah?

    13 FEB

    9. What's next for Sarah?

    Sarah shares why she wanted to tell her story.

    11 min
  2. 8. Fake tech

    13 FEB

    8. Fake tech

    Exploring how technology can mask someone’s identity. Anna Rowe, LoveSaid website co-founder, shares how scammers are staying one step ahead. Featuring “This is not Morgan Freeman: A Deepfake Singularity”. Concept and deep fake by Bob de Jong. Freeman's voice is imitated by the Boet Schouwink.

    16 min
  3. 7. Talking to a ghost

    13 FEB

    7. Talking to a ghost

    A former scammer based in Nigeria shares his secrets about the world of West African romance fraud.

    11 min
  4. 6. Policing romance fraud

    13 FEB

    6. Policing romance fraud

    Follow DI Duncan Wynn from Thames Valley Police and his “high harm unit” as they investigate and support victims.

    10 min
  5. 5. At the police station

    13 FEB

    5. At the police station

    Sarah suspects something isn't quite right when she asks Alex for proof of his identity and he sends a passport in a different name. Contains themes of mental distress and suicide. Visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for sources of help and support.

    10 min
  6. 4. A Valentine’s Day to remember

    13 FEB

    4. A Valentine’s Day to remember

    Sarah is going to the airport to meet Alex for the very first time. He has sent her the details of his Lagos flight from Nigeria and Sarah is waiting in Arrivals full of anticipation and excitement.

    13 min
  7. 3. Late night online

    13 FEB

    3. Late night online

    Alex and Sarah get more intimate sharing sexy images, they also make birthday plans for Alex's 12-year-old daughter, Cassie. With insights from forensic linguist and criminologist Dr Elisabeth Carter of Kingston University.

    9 min
  8. 2. Falling in love

    13 FEB

    2. Falling in love

    Sarah is looking for a loving relationship outside family responsibilities, Alex and her share lots in common, with promises made to build a life together. Could this be love?

    9 min
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4.8
out of 5
110 Ratings

About

Vicky Pattison explores the double lives, mental trickery and manipulation involved with real life cheaters and their love lives. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Local Radio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2024
  • Show Website
    Love Bombed

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