
Where Is George Gibney?
BBC Radio 5 Live
A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Multi-award-winning podcast series.
Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell Artwork: Jacob Phillips
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
AWARDS *
Rockie Awards 2021 - Non-Fiction Podcast of the Year - Winner - Prix Europa 2021 – Radio Investigation of the Year - Special Commendation - Webby Awards 2021 – Best Sounds Design - People’s Voice Winner - British Podcast Awards 2021 – Moment of the Year - Winner - Justice Media Awards (Ireland) 2021 - Overall Winner - New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Non-Fiction Series - Gold - New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Narrative/Documentary Podcast - Gold - New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Serialized Podcast - Gold - New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Documentary (Social Issues) - Silver - Radio Academy ARIAs – Impact Award - Silver - The Podcast Academy – Ambies 2021 – Best Production - Nominee - The Lovie Awards – Best Crime & Justice Podcast Series - Nominee
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Where Is George Gibney? A message to listeners - new bonus Q&A episode out now on BBC Sounds
Where Is George Gibney?
11/11/20 • 0 min
Download the free BBC Sounds app to hear a new bonus Q&A episode with Mark and Cass.

Where Is George Gibney? 9. Her Voice is Coming
Where Is George Gibney?
12/03/20 • 37 min
Survivors continue to come forward for the first time and a new voice emerges from Waterford. We tell the story of Loraine Kennedy with some help from her daughter, Louise.
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Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Where Is George Gibney? 4. He Upped and Vanished
Where Is George Gibney?
09/17/20 • 30 min
As Gibney’s new life in the UK begins, a groundbreaking news article starts to take shape. The public are still unaware of Gibney’s past but this story could change that forever.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Where Is George Gibney? 3. Bail
Where Is George Gibney?
09/10/20 • 36 min
Two people who work closely with Gibney believe very different things about their boss. Meanwhile, Mark and Cass continue observing the former coach. But who is observing them?
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Where Is George Gibney? 2. 'We've Been Expecting You'
Where Is George Gibney?
09/03/20 • 36 min
It seems like time is up for George Gibney as Gary O’Toole goes on a mission to find more swimmers who may have been abused by the coach.
Credits:
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some strong language right from the start.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline

Where Is George Gibney? 1. It Happened in the Summer
Where Is George Gibney?
08/27/20 • 29 min
It’s 5am, it’s dark. We’re in a car outside a house where we think the former celebrity coach now lives. The neighbourhood gets suspicious. A garage door opens...
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Introducing... Where is George Gibney?
Where Is George Gibney?
08/13/20 • 3 min
A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished.
Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds

Where Is George Gibney? 5. Land of Opportunity
Where Is George Gibney?
09/24/20 • 38 min
As more abusers face justice, we knock on doors across the US to understand Gibney’s path. Former colleagues talk about the popular co-worker and volunteer they called ‘John’.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Where Is George Gibney? 8. Talk
Where Is George Gibney?
10/15/20 • 28 min
As our journey in the US comes to an end, it’s time to talk to George Gibney. But he hasn’t left his house in days and we don’t know why. Time is running out.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language right from the start.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
The final two episodes of Where Is George Gibney? will take into account some of the correspondence and coverage received over the past eight weeks. Episode 9 will be available on Thursday 3rd December, with episode 10 coming a week later. You’ll be able to listen first via the BBC Sounds app which is available to download for free wherever you are in the world.

Where Is George Gibney? 7. Christ Renews
Where Is George Gibney?
10/08/20 • 38 min
We discover new information on Gibney’s life today and investigate his religious and coaching links. A Hall of Fame coach speaks publicly about his mentor for the first time.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy Co-Producer: Maria Horgan Research and fact checking: Killian Down Editing: Ciarán Cassidy Composer: Michael Fleming Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Where Is George Gibney? have?
Where Is George Gibney? currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Where Is George Gibney? cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Where Is George Gibney??
The episode title 'Where Is George Gibney? 4. He Upped and Vanished' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Where Is George Gibney??
The average episode length on Where Is George Gibney? is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Where Is George Gibney? released?
Episodes of Where Is George Gibney? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Where Is George Gibney??
The first episode of Where Is George Gibney? was released on Aug 13, 2020.
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