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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed

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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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - Introducing - The Forgotten Dead Series 2

Introducing - The Forgotten Dead Series 2

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 9. The Wee Boy

9. The Wee Boy

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 8. The Mother

8. The Mother

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 7. The Camp

7. The Camp

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 6. The Boy on the Bike

6. The Boy on the Bike

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 5. The Experiments

5. The Experiments

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 4. The Cruelty

4. The Cruelty

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 3. Lucky Scalp

3. Lucky Scalp

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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.

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The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed - 2. The Couple on the Bus

2. The Couple on the Bus

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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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