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EPISODE 1

Introducing... Confessions of a Match Fixer

Moses Swaibu reveals how he risked it all for a fortune fixing in the English league. From Crystal Palace’s Young Player of the year, to shifting vast piles of cash and recruiting fellow players to compromise and betray the beautiful game, this is the gob-smacking inside story of how match-fixing was able to spread across an entire English football league. Along the way, Moses encounters some of the world’s most successful and dangerous match-fixers and finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into a chaotic and sinister life ruled by money and power. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive.

2 min
EPISODE 2

1. Sleep with the Money

Moses Swaibu has the makings of a top-flight footballer – until temptation comes his way. At a crossroads in his career, Moses has a massive decision to make: continue to try and fight his way to the top of football, or get in deep with organised crime and betray the game he loves. Warning: this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Production credits: Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor. A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

32 min
EPISODE 3

2. By Any Means Necessary

There’s £60k at the back of the team bus. But if you take it, there’s no turning back. His first child is on the way. He’s arguing with his manager over poor results on the pitch. But Moses has a growing belief he can manipulate players better than his previous mentor, Delroy Facey. It’s time to step up and find out. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Live.

25 min
EPISODE 4

3. The Middleman

£100k is sloshing around the footwell, as Moses’ car hurtles through the city at night. As Moses takes his first steps into a dark and dangerous new career, an opportunity presents itself for instant promotion. But the deeper he’s getting into organised crime, the higher the stakes become. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

21 min
EPISODE 5

4. Taking over the League

More players want in. The money keeps growing. Will Moses’ good times ever end? But as the scale of his match-fixing grows, word travels fast - up the leagues and around the country - and Moses gets a call from a voice from the past. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor. A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

24 min
EPISODE 6

5. Feeling the Heat

Did you hear the one about the Conference South game that got more bets than Barcelona? With the authorities looking like they’re closing in, can Moses get out first, or will the pull of match-fixing prove too strong? Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC 5 Live.

24 min
EPISODE 7

6. Braveheart

What do you do when you come up against the footballer you cannot corrupt? With the fans on his back and the players in open revolt, can Moses pull off the fix of his life? Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor. A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC 5 Live.

30 min
EPISODE 8

7: Dragged Back in

Voices from the past bring new opportunities. But is Moses in or is he out? A fatal miscalculation turns Moses’ life upside down and results in a devastating showdown. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor. A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live

25 min
EPISODE 9

8: Sting in the Tale

On the other side of the world, a bugged goalpost brings tales of the match-fixing king. Having completed his confession, Moses faces up to Troy Deeney's judgement of his incredible story. Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive. Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor. A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

37 min
EPISODE 10

Introducing……Romanov: Czar of Hearts

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36 min

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