Cover
BBC Radio 5 LiveCover is an award-winning series investigating true stories of people living secret double lives, presented and produced by Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy.
Series 1: Where Is George Gibney? An Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse who never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Series 2: Stakeknife. A man tasked with finding and killing alleged IRA informers who was, in fact, a British agent ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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In a hugely significant development, the former Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has been arrested in Florida. Mark brings us the very latest.
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Reporter: Mark Horgan Produced and written by: Mark Horgan Composer: Michael Fleming Th... more
Angela Donnelly was one of the voices you heard at the end of episode 9 coming forward publicly for the first time. Angela is the sister of Eugene Simons who was murdered and disappeared by the IRA in 1981. She speaks to Mark at her home in County Do... more
Mark is joined by the author of 'Say Nothing' Patrick Radden Keefe to discuss the making of 'Stakeknife' and also the television adaptation of 'Say Nothing'. They'll take your questions on both series and discuss the crossover elements between the tw... more
Two bonus episodes coming soon including a Q&A with Patrick Radden Keefe, the author of the international bestseller Say Nothing. The second episode is an exclusive interview with Angela Donnelly, a woman whose brother Eugene Simons was murdered and ... more
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- Compulsive listening.
I can’t compliment this programme enough. Meticulously & empathetically researched. The heartbreaking stories of the victims & their families are now public knowledge and should be a wake up lesson for all of us. I have no doubt that without this programme GG would have lived out his days without paying the price for his terrible crimes. The whole production team should be congratulated and celebrated for their immense public service.
Apple Podcasts5Adofin
Irelanda month ago - Fantastic
Great reporting and empathetic to all people involved. Shame he never got the correct sentancing.
Apple Podcasts5IrishEdShayIreland2 months ago - He is caught
This pod made sure George was not forgotten and he will pay for his crimes
Apple Podcasts5Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
United Kingdom2 months ago - Update
Great stuff , now time for an update, he’s in custody
Apple Podcasts5AlexdeeLFC.Ireland3 months ago - Fantastic
Brilliantly scripted, riveting stuff. The dirty war all revealed out in the open!
Apple Podcasts5Scuzzer19701984United Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #145 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | Ireland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Chile/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Spain/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #238 |  South Africa/True Crime |
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What is Cover about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This investigative series provides a compelling exploration of complex narratives surrounding historical conflicts and the hidden truths within them. It unearths stories of key figures from the Troubles in Northern Ireland, particularly focusing on the dual lives led by individuals entangled in the conflict, such as informants and agents. Personal narratives and interviews intertwine with historical analysis, revealing not only the individual tragedies but also broader themes of betrayal, morality, and the impact of war on society. Listeners can expect a mix of in-depth research and engaging storytelling that respects the complexities of the situations discussed while aiming to shed light on often overlooked perspectives.
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How many episodes of Cover are there?
Cover launched 5 years ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Cover include:
1. George Gibney
2. Angela Donnelly
3. Patrick Radden Keefe
4. Barney Rowan
5. Danny Morrison
6. Freddie Scappaticci
7. Orla Coyle
8. Kevin Coyle Jr.
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