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Bed of Lies

Bed of Lies

The Telegraph

It was meant to be a miracle treatment, but it became a deadly poison. Cara McGoogan investigates the story they didn't want you to know - and one of the biggest medical disasters in history.


The award-winning first series of Bed of Lies is also available to listen to on this feed: They have the perfect relationship, until one day he vanishes. Her hunt leads to other women just like her - and a web of state-spun lies. This is the untold story of one of Britain's biggest secrets.



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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bed of Lies episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bed of Lies for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bed of Lies episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Bed of Lies - 3: Create a personality cult
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11/01/22 • 39 min

A look inside how Xi Jinping permeates every aspect of daily life in China, from the streets to schools to people’s phones. The extraordinary new levels of propaganda and censorship under him mean one thing: he is turning himself into Mao Zedong 2.0. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan deals with the increasingly grim reality of reporting in China.


Archive used in this episode from: CCTV, CNN, Sky News, BBC News


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Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/china/ |

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Bed of Lies - 1: Live in a cave
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10/17/22 • 35 min

A deep dive into Xi Jinping’s younger years, from being sent to a cave to do manual labour during the Cultural Revolution, to his dark family history. As Xi rises through the party, hints of his manifesto begin to emerge. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan begins her journey trying to get back into China.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |

Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/china/|

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Bed of Lies - 4: Build a superpower
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11/09/22 • 39 min

A look inside how Xi Jinping has turned China into a superpower to rival the US, by growing its military and taking an increasingly aggressive approach to expanding Chinese influence abroad, from Taiwan and the South China Sea to spies in the UK and US. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan is forced to make a difficult decision about her future in Beijing.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |

Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/china/ |

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Bed of Lies - 5: What next for China and Xi Jinping?
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11/18/22 • 45 min

Spoiler Alert. Make sure you're fully caught up on the series before listening to this bonus episode.

Join the Telegraph's award-winning China correspondent Sophia Yan and senior foreign correspondent Roland Oliphant as they explore how likely a conflict for Taiwan is, what we've learned from the G20 this week and how long Xi Jinping will really last.

We also catch up with Sophia about what life has been like since leaving China.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |

Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/china/ |

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Bed of Lies - 2: Order a crackdown
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10/24/22 • 44 min

Xi Jinping is in power, and he immediately kicks off a campaign to clear up corruption in China. But he doesn’t stop there. Soon human rights activists, Uyghurs, and even former allies are disappearing off the streets with no explanation. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan wrestles with China’s strict Zero Covid policy while in quarantine.


Archive used in this episode from: CCTV, CGTN, CBS, ABC


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |

Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/china/|

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Bed of Lies - 1: Hong Kong Silenced: Add Oil
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06/29/21 • 40 min

As Hong Kong is engulfed by the biggest pro-democracy protests in its modern history, hopes rise that people power will win the day and safeguard the city’s unique way of life. But Beijing has other plans.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/silenced |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more from Nicola Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicola-smith/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/hong-kong/ |

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Bed of Lies - 2: Hong Kong Silenced: Blank Paper
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07/06/21 • 35 min

A sweeping new law changes everything overnight, leaving Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest movement exposed and vulnerable - but unwilling to give up the fight. As the noose tightens, some are arrested, while others choose to flee into exile.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/silenced |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more from Nicola Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicola-smith/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/hong-kong/ |

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Bed of Lies - 3: Hong Kong Silenced: Loyalty
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07/13/21 • 34 min

Beijing steps up its crackdown on Hong Kong, reaching behind closed doors to silence people’s private conversations, even their very thoughts. As the scope of the law becomes clear, a mother makes a difficult decision.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/silenced |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more from Nicola Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicola-smith/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/hong-kong/ |

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Bed of Lies - 4: Hong Kong Silenced: Two Paths
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07/20/21 • 42 min

A year on from Beijing’s National Security Law, Hong Kong has been silenced. Or has it? Whether laying low in the city, in jail, or in exile, the Hong Kongers at the heart of our story take the long view and reflect on what’s next for the city.


Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/silenced |

Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |

Read more from Nicola Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicola-smith/ |

Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/hong-kong/ |

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bed of Lies have?

Bed of Lies currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Bed of Lies cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Sex, Love, Medicine, Documentary, Podcasts, Police, Relationships and Scandal.

What is the most popular episode on Bed of Lies?

The episode title '4: Build a superpower' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bed of Lies?

The average episode length on Bed of Lies is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bed of Lies released?

Episodes of Bed of Lies are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Bed of Lies?

The first episode of Bed of Lies was released on Oct 29, 2020.

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