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World of Secrets

BBC
Bre-X
Mohamed Al Fayed
TB Joshua
Indonesia
Abercrombie & Fitch
Gold Mining
Dubai
Apartheid
Louis Van Schoor
South Africa
Harrods
Gregorian Bivolaru
Sex Trafficking
Matthew Smith
Punjab
Sidhu Moose Wala
East London
Sexual Assault
Child Cancer Scam
Monica

Global investigations from the BBC. Gripping stories from around the world – delve into a World of Secrets.

Latest season:

DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya then disappeared. The mothers and children were left without support. We join the quest for justice.

Also, previously on World of Secrets:

The Darkest Web: Two US special agents infiltrate the da... more

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Cathy and Peter are now speaking with their dads. But are the new relationships all they hoped for?

Lawyer James Netto has a “day in court like no other” when a father makes a shock appearance.

And we travel to a barracks in the South of England ... more

Lawyer James has an extraordinary breakthrough for teenage orphan Yvonne. Could her father be alive?

Meanwhile, it’s time for the big day in court. Can the legal team convince the judge to confirm Cathy and Peter’s fathers?

Searching for Soldier ... more

Cathy and Peter confront their demons. Their searches for their fathers take them to dark and desperate places.

And back in London, it’s time to reveal the results of the DNA analysis, with life-changing consequences.

This episode contains refere... more

How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya?

Growing up, Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai admired the British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki. Now, he is on a mission to hold them accountable.

Orphan Yvonne was told her... more

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Recent Guests

Brigadier Simon Ridgeway
Brigadier, commanding officer for the Collective Training Group, interviewee
British Army
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 5. Answers
Rose (grandmother)
Grandmother in Yvonne's story
Family
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 4. The dads
Denise Cindercombe-Court
Geneticist from King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 3. Ghosts
Andrew MacLeod
Australian lawyer who helped Kelvin
Independent lawyer, previously United Nations aid sector
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 2. Eureka
Kelvin Kubai
Kenyan lawyer campaigning for victims of relationships with soldiers
Lawyer practicing in Kenya
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 2. Eureka
James Netto
UK lawyer assisting with the high court case
Lawyer in the UK
Episode: Searching for Soldier Dad: 2. Eureka
Greg Squire
US Special Agent
US Government, FBI/Police liaison
Episode: The Darkest Web: 5. Buried hard drives
Ricardo Vieira
Portuguese undercover agent
Portuguese Police
Episode: The Darkest Web: 5. Buried hard drives
Pete Manning
US Special Agent
U.S. law enforcement
Episode: The Darkest Web: 4. Undercover

Hosts

Sam Piranty
Host of World of Secrets and BBC World Service journalist with rare access to investigations.
Simi Jell-O Ocean
Investigator and host involved in BBC World Service investigations.
Runako Celina
Presenter and host heading World of Secrets investigations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • A story that needed telling

    As someone who has spent a great deal of time in Kenya and has a great affection for the country and its people, I have known of the reputation of BATUK for some time, so it is good that the truth is being told.

    However, I challenge 2 of the assertions that are made.

    Firstly it is not just White men who do these sort of things. People from many nations and ethnicities can be the perpetrators. Kenyan soldiers on a UN peace keeping mission in Haiti have been accused of similar things,

    Secondly ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captainoffun
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Good work

    This podcast demonstrates how important this work is told in an interesting and compelling way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaimaBofulo
    Canada24 days ago
  • Most stories are Well narrated, curated, and written. Astonishing sound effects.

    Searching for soldier dad:

    This story is on the side of bigotry. It's a bit ridiculous to judge soldiers because they were with sex workers.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Cyclorbit
    24 days ago
  • Horrific but brilliant as usual

    A nightmare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nattyg113
    New Zealand25 days ago
  • Biased

    Searching for soldier dad is very biased, feel very sorry for the children but the narrator was so hard on a father who obviously wasn’t capable of looking after himself let alone a child. Many young soldiers are very naive and these women obviously preyed on them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Newmarket Mouse
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Powerful, sometimes harrowing, coverage that elicits strong emotions and calls for justice
Gripping investigative storytelling with strong survivor voices
High-impact journalism, though some listeners find pacing uneven at times

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The Child Cancer Scam: 3. The recruiters
Q: What did Isabel feel when she ultimately found out the fundraising campaigns did not help the families?
She expressed pain and regret after realizing the seriousness of the situation and the betrayal of trust.
The Child Cancer Scam: 3. The recruiters
Q: What made you involve yourself in this situation with the children?
Isabel mentions she accepted a good salary to help the children, but did not realize the implications of her actions.
The Killing Call: 5. The last ride
Q: What was the killing about?
Goldie Brar states it was about power and fear, asserting their need to exert dominance in the criminal world.
The Killing Call: 5. The last ride
Q: Does Goldie Brar have any remorse for what he's done?
Goldie Brar has no remorse for his actions, viewing them as necessary for his 'brotherhood'.
The Killing Call: 5. The last ride
Q: Who ordered the killing of Sidhu Moose Wala?
Goldie Brar implies that Sidhu was killed due to his associations and actions against their gang's interests.

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Frequently Asked Questions About World of Secrets

What is World of Secrets about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Investigative storytelling with a global crime focus that spans dark-web child exploitation, charity fundraising fraud, and trafficking, anchored by frontline law enforcement and survivor perspectives. Episodes frequently center on painstaking undercover work, cross-border collaboration, and the ethical costs of pursuing justice, often weaving in real survivor voices and expert analysis to illuminate systemic failures and the human impact behind sensational headlines. A notable hallmark is the balance between procedural detail and poignant storytelling, which can be both gripping and sobering for listeners seeking accountability and practical takeaways for policy, nonprofits, and journalism.

What stands out is the show's willingness to tac... more

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1. Brigadier Simon Ridgeway
2. Rose (grandmother)
3. Denise Cindercombe-Court
4. Andrew MacLeod
5. Kelvin Kubai
6. James Netto
7. Greg Squire
8. Ricardo Vieira

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