The Ratline – Ep 1. Secrets in the Castle

09/18/18 • 19 min

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Philippe Sands investigates the mysterious disappearance of senior Nazi, Otto Wachter, who was indicted for mass murder. The Ratline is a story of a curious death, political intrigue, spies, Nazi hunters, shadowy forces in the Vatican and a son grappling with the sins of his father. In episode one of this ten part series we travel to a castle outside Vienna to meet an old man who believes his Nazi father was murdered, and a voice from the past offers up clues to how it might have happened.

Producer: Gemma Newby

Sound Design: Neil Churchill

Producer: Gemma Newby

Sound Design: Neil Churchill

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A story of love, denial and a curious death presented by Philippe Sands. Hear the first episode on 18 Sept 2018.

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The Ratline – Ep 2. Meet The Wachters

In episode two of the Ratline we meet the Wachters, Otto and Charlotte and chart their ascent to power. Otto's job takes the family to Krakow and on to Galicia, where he makes some dubious decisions, and Horst continues to maintain his father's innocence.

The Ratline is a story of a curious death, political intrigue, spies, Nazi hunters, shadowy forces in the Vatican and a son grappling with the sins of his father.

Producer: Gemma Newby

Sound Design: Neil Churchill