The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
BBC Radio Scotland
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 Forgotten Dead Series 2
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
05/13/24 • 0 min
'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.
Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
08/25/23 • 1 min
From a Scottish Castle to a Merseyside boozer, via the FBI’s most-wanted list, this is the incredible story of a missing masterpiece.
9. The Wee Boy
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 30 min
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
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 19 min
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
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 25 min
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 Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 25 min
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
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 45 min
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.
4. The Cruelty
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 35 min
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.
3. Lucky Scalp
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 25 min
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.
2. The Couple on the Bus
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed
09/28/22 • 23 min
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.
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How many episodes does The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed have?
The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed?
The episode title '9. The Wee Boy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed?
The average episode length on The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed is 21 minutes.
When was the first episode of The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed?
The first episode of The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed was released on Sep 21, 2022.
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