12 episodes
Where Is George Gibney? BBC Podcasts
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4.8 • 1K Ratings
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A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished.
Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.
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10. Sea Swimming
As a police investigation into Gibney is confirmed, survivors around the world begin to talk. A significant voice in the story of George Gibney comes forward.
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Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Caroline’s letter is voiced by Clare Monnelly
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. -
9. Her Voice is Coming
Survivors continue to come forward for the first time and a new voice emerges from Waterford. We tell the story of Loraine Kennedy with some help from her daughter, Louise.
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Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. -
A message to listeners - new bonus Q&A episode out now on BBC Sounds
Download the free BBC Sounds app to hear a new bonus Q&A episode with Mark and Cass.
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8. Talk
As our journey in the US comes to an end, it’s time to talk to George Gibney. But he hasn’t left his house in days and we don’t know why. Time is running out.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language right from the start.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
The final two episodes of Where Is George Gibney? will take into account some of the correspondence and coverage received over the past eight weeks. Episode 9 will be available on Thursday 3rd December, with episode 10 coming a week later. You’ll be able to listen first via the BBC Sounds app which is available to download for free wherever you are in the world. -
7. Christ Renews
We discover new information on Gibney’s life today and investigate his religious and coaching links. A Hall of Fame coach speaks publicly about his mentor for the first time.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. -
6. Sunshine State
We learn of another abuse allegation involving Gibney, this time in Florida. A gifted former swimmer called ‘Susan’ is no longer well enough to talk to us. Her sister tells her story.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Customer Reviews
Listened back to back episodes
Amazing podcast. Well worth a listen.
From one brave person opening up to someone who listened and believed them, More people opened up to say that they too had been abused. And there were many!
Unbelievable Ireland didn’t do anything and that he got away on a technicality. This monster, Gibney, is now living freely in the USA most likely still raping young innocent children.
Great journalism
If the Irish judicial system can’t deal with this. What about “Susan” who was attacked in Florida. Maybe the USA could send him away to a notorious jail for the rest of his life!
Astonishing and I am amazed at the bravery of survivors
So glad I listened