11 episodes
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed BBC Radio Scotland
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4.6 • 40 Ratings
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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?
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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
Customer Reviews
Excellent
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
Reporting is very well done!
Heartwarming and heartbreaking
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.