The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

BBC Radio Scotland

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Confronting a shocking reality that hits close to home David Donaldson investigates the Unknown Bairn, a boy washed up in Tayport. Can Davie uncover the little boy’s identity?

13 MAI

Introducing - The Forgotten Dead Series 2

'Mary Ellen' was a nickname given by Police. She was found wrapped in a copy of the News of the World and still wearing her jewellery. Her real name remains a mystery.

1 min
25/08/2023

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

From a Scottish Castle to a Merseyside boozer, via the FBI’s most-wanted list, this is the incredible story of a missing masterpiece.

2 min
28/09/2022

9. The Wee Boy

In Tayport Cemetery on the 51st anniversary of the discovery of the Unknown Bairn, Davie meets again with the Robertson family. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

31 min
28/09/2022

8. The Mother

After receiving a flurry of messages, Davie arrive at the doorstep of someone who might just hold the key to the whole investigation. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

19 min
28/09/2022

7. The Camp

Tracking down the camp where the Unknown Bairn may have lived brings Davie even closer to the story and offers up a potential new lead. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

25 min
28/09/2022

6. The Boy on the Bike

The case suddenly starts to speed up, as new information is forthcoming. However, these breakthroughs lead Davie to look again at information already received. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

26 min
28/09/2022

5. The Experiments

Davie discovers the story of a little girl, possibly murdered in care, and is forced to question whether the Unknown Bairn could have met a similar fate. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

46 min
28/09/2022

4. The Cruelty

In trying to work out how a child could remain unclaimed, Davie is forced to consider his father’s childhood and how it could be connected to the case. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

35 min
28/09/2022

3. Lucky Scalp

No one knew where The Unknown Bairn washed in from. Did he come from out of the sea, perhaps as far afield as the Netherlands or did he enter the water upstream in the River Tay. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

26 min
28/09/2022

2. The Couple on the Bus

Davie meets a former detective who worked on the case, but has since made claims in the press about the identity of the Unknown Bairn. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

23 min
28/09/2022

1. The Memorial

Davie Donaldson begins his investigation into the case of the Unknown Bairn. At the memorial service he hears about a lead which has never been followed up. Presenter: Davie Donaldson Producer: Kate Bissell, BBC Scotland Productions. Researchers: Rachael Fulton and Catrina Rose Additional reporting: Cameron Mackay Story consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams Sound Designer: Julian Corrie Music : Julian Corrie with additional tracks by Barry Jackson Executive Editor: Heather Kane Darling With thanks to Martin Conaghan for developing the initial podcast idea with BBC Scotland Productions.

18 min
21/09/2022

Introducing The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

There’ve been many theories, but the case remains unsolved. Davie explores a controversial 20th-century social experiment and confronts a shocking reality that hits close to home.

4 min

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8 juil.

PhoebeRhea

Well done, Mr. Donaldson. This podcast is riveting. A thoughtful, compassionate, and thorough investigation into the compelling mystery of an unidentified child and the history of discrimination against Scotland’s Traveler community. Or, inelegantly, ‘this’ll make you think thoughts and feel feelings.’ All around, an A+ piece of journalism. Do yourself a favour - listen to this podcast.
Excellent

10/09/2023

Lmacmar

I’m moved. More enlightened and deeply saddened by the sunlight shown on the depravity and cruelty experienced by a group of people I knew nothing about. I’m also equally grateful for the knowledge, awareness and compassion this stirred in me. Well done. And an honorable sharing of a tragic story.
Love the accents & host

23/08/2023

sarahandsylvia

Reporting is very well done!
Heartwarming and heartbreaking

03/11/2022

C Hofbeezy

What a lovely and gripping piece of investigation. How lovely to be loved in death and kept by a settled town joining these communities together. A unique tale and very emotional.

Confronting a shocking reality that hits close to home David Donaldson investigates the Unknown Bairn, a boy washed up in Tayport. Can Davie uncover the little boy’s identity?

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

Épisodes

Introducing - The Forgotten Dead Series 2

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

9. The Wee Boy

8. The Mother

7. The Camp

6. The Boy on the Bike

5. The Experiments

4. The Cruelty

3. Lucky Scalp

2. The Couple on the Bus

1. The Memorial

Introducing The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

Excellent

Excellent

Love the accents & host

Heartwarming and heartbreaking

À propos

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

Épisodes

Introducing - The Forgotten Dead Series 2

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

9. The Wee Boy

8. The Mother

7. The Camp

6. The Boy on the Bike

5. The Experiments

4. The Cruelty

3. Lucky Scalp

2. The Couple on the Bus

1. The Memorial

Introducing The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

Notes et avis

Excellent

Excellent

Love the accents & host

Heartwarming and heartbreaking

À propos

Informations

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