A Very British Cult
BBC Radio 4The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life. Catrin Nye investigates.
In early 2019 Jeffrey Leigh-Jones from Portsmouth got a life coach. Someone to mentor him in life and help him realise his business ambitions.
Two years later, Jeff had sold his house, his relationship was in pieces, and he had handed over tens of thousands of pounds. And he wasn't the only one. In this eighte... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | ||||
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It’s the final showdown. The BBC team finds out there’s been another investigation going on in parallel to their one. It’s by the Government, who want Lighthouse shut down.
Lighthouse International Group end up in court, and more than 20 team membe... more
The people inside cults aren’t the only ones whose lives are transformed. There’s also the family members and friends, who are left behind.
When Jeff left Lighthouse, he quickly found there was a whole community with loved ones still part of the or... more
We meet Simon, who ended up deep in Lighthouse, recruiting for them, monitoring their critics and living with his mentor. But one day Simon says he realised he was actually in a cult, and he had no choice but to pack his bags and run.
What happens ... more
To understand Lighthouse, Catrin needs to try and understand Paul Waugh. She delves into his past to investigate his claims of incredible wealth, high profile business connections, and a difficult childhood.
What happens when a life coach takes ove... more
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I was annoying this ad until an episode began with ad ad for Faith Promise church, odd to head a podcast about cults advertising another cult.
Apple Podcasts3rwnsch
United Statesa month ago - Well done, and a bit shocking
While I listened to this I was quite shocked about how crazy it all sounded. I liked that it was not overly sensationalist at the same time. Just hearing that Paul guy speak made me really wonder what was so charismatic about him.
Apple Podcasts5iTomCGN
Germany2 months ago - Well worth a listen
A brillant listen, the episodes are nice and short. Would love to hear more about this story.
Apple Podcasts5jenniealva
Ireland3 months ago - Amazing work to reveal the workings of a controlling cult leader
Loved the documentary style and the level of research that went into revealing the dark workings of this company. How embarrassing for them!
Apple Podcasts5WimbledonWench
United Kingdom6 months ago - Top quality
I’m not a fan of the BBC these days, but this is the exception. Very well done, and seemingly fair and truthful.
Apple Podcasts5pinkdpmUnited Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #135 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #98 | Germany/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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