The Surgeon Of St Helena
Always True CrimeWhat happens when a dangerous surgeon arrives on one of the world’s most remote islands? How much damage can he do before he is stopped?
St Helena is a small British island in the South Atlantic, over 1000 miles from the nearest landmass. It is famous for hosting Napoleon in exile, and boasts the world's oldest living land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, as one of its residents.
But this tiny Briti... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Following the release of The Surgeon of St Helena, Luke has updates. Producer Louisa Adams joins him in the studio to ask some of your questions.
This episode is also available as video - to watch, and see some of the footage from Luke's time on St ... more
Back in the UK, Ruth and co take their fight against the St Helena government to court. But there is another twist.
Luke also tries to find out where Dr Sergio is now.
Got questions for Luke? Email luke.jones@alwaystruecrime.com
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Luke is on the island, but getting a meeting with those in charge is proving almost impossible.
With Ruth, he digs into how the bureaucracy of St Helena works, and why it appears the government is trying to block Sergio’s victims from receiving com... more
Solicitor Ruth travelled to the island to see Sergio sentenced, but nothing went the way she expected.
Luke meets The Peters, one of the families Ruth is representing on St Helena, and learns of the profound impact Dr Sergio has had on their lives. more
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Might take a replay of episode 1…or not but it requires focus and attention. Not only to the podcast but to the matter of the podcast. Very interesting and sadly mostly unknown. Brave ladies. Bless Glenda for her participation of such difficult personal attacks.
Apple Podcasts5Doobeedi
Canada3 months ago - I don’t know which is worse
Ok this is such a typical British interpretation and frankly I don’t know which is worse, the crimes of Pitcairn, the shortsighted colonial point of view, or the awfully disgusting commercials aimed at it’s audience.
It’s all so imperialist and barfy
Apple Podcasts4oldjohnhall
United States3 months ago Excellent primary and secondary research, the first hand accounts are grueling but important. Very well done. I hope all the survivor-victims know peace.
Podcast Addict54 months agowonkledonkle- Very good!
So well narrated and researched.
Apple Podcasts4Uglybatty
United Kingdom6 months ago - Heartbreaking
Thank you for telling the true stories of the Pitcairn abuses of children, especially young girls.
I had no idea of the trial and the history of the small island community beyond the film version about the Mutiny on the Bounty, which seemed romantic, and yet this is how the culture borne out of that historical era ended up.
Thank you especially for allowing Glenda to tell her story, bless her. What a heroine she is for standing up and telling the truth of what happened to her, which also was... more
Apple Podcasts5NickLaurensMomUnited States8 months ago
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What is The Surgeon Of St Helena about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series focuses on investigative storytelling from one of the world's most remote British territories, unpacking complex, often sensitive issues around medical care, governance, and justice. Each season combines on-the-ground reporting with interviews from legal, medical, and community voices to illuminate how local systems respond to alleged misconduct and the toll on residents. A standout angle is deep, narrative-driven documentation of accountability efforts in isolated settings, with careful handling of difficult subjects and a clear emphasis on evidence and testimony. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous journalism, legal and ethical analysis, and long-form storytelling that situates crises within broader po... more
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2. Mark Willems
3. Catherine Turner
4. David Jeremiah
5. Bernard McCabe
6. Sandra McCabe
7. Simon Moore
8. Iona Thomas
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