World of Secrets
BBCGlobal investigations from the BBC. Uncovering gripping stories from around the world and telling them episode by episode. Delve into a World of Secrets.
Latest season: The Child Cancer Scam. Your child is critically ill. It’s the worst news you can get. But to make the situation even more awful, you struggle to afford the care they need. So when someone tells you a foreign sponsor can help raise... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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After never receiving the money raised in their children’s name, mothers are finally confronting the scammers and demanding answers.
Now is the time to ask why. Where is the money?
Season 10 of World of Secrets, The Child Cancer Scam, is a BBC Ey... more
The investigation into why millions of dollars promised to families with sick children never reaches them moves to Israel. There we find misleading addresses and more questions than answers. Who is making these online campaigns which claim to help de... more
A mother from Ukraine signs a contract, hoping that it will help her young daughter. Viktoriia has a brain tumour: her story is plastered all over social media despite her family’s request that the video they made isn’t shared.
Olena says she wasn’... more
A woman called Isabel pushes a little girl to send videos from her hospital bed. It’s part of a recruitment drive for sick children in Colombia to take part in campaigns. What does she know about the hundreds of thousands of dollars that appear to ha... more
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- Thank you for your investigation
These people are pure evil. Thank you for exposing them. They should be locked behind the bars for the rest of their lives
Apple Podcasts5windofblade
United States18 days ago - Good ideas, questionable presentation
Look, the stories are good, but the show could be accused of something similar to what they are investigating - hyperbole, cliffhangers, emotional manipulation.
Apple Podcasts3mleighcrowe
Australia22 days ago - Very good podcast
Seriously, this a a really good podcast!
This is not for the faint hearted guys… but if you do try to hear it you will know what happens in the world of evil🙃
It shows the world in a whole new perspective and helped with creative writing(writing a story!!!)
Apple Podcasts5Yetiyeti92
Hong Konga month ago - Heartbreaking
Death in Dubai is really well researched and narrated, well worth a listen. Disgusting what people get away with and how authorities allow this.
Apple Podcasts5Cakecycles
United Kingdom2 months ago - My eyes are forever opened
This was chill-inducing to listen to and is the penultimate example of meaningful journalism. Thank you for sharing the stories of the people who were ensnared by this dark, twisted world of forced sex work and slavery on many levels. The Dubai government is clearly enabling this process and it is beyond disturbing to learn how deep the exploitation of humans goes for the “lifestyle of the rich and famous.” I hope this brings justice for Mona and the other women trapped in this cycle of violent ... more
Apple Podcasts5EmonkeyrsdjdnUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #148 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | Canada/Society & Culture |
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Investigative narratives explore dark and complex stories, often featuring themes of exploitation, crime, and human trafficking. Recent episodes have focused on disturbing cases like the Child Cancer Scam, which delves into the manipulation of desperate families, and the tragic death of a young Ugandan woman in Dubai, uncovering the harrowing realities faced by women caught in the sex work industry. Each episode intricately weaves personal testimonies with thorough investigative journalism to highlight the human cost behind sensational headlines, providing listeners with a compelling blend of emotional engagement and critical insight into pressing social issues.
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World of Secrets launched 2 years ago and published 83 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 World of Secrets include:
1. Shulamit Sugal Zlotzki
2. Eyal Globus
3. Chris Wong
4. Chetan Mehta
5. Goldie Brar
6. Gurmeet Chauhan
7. Japindajit Singh
8. Colin Perosny
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