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A Very British Cult

The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life. Catrin Nye investigates. As the story hots up, they fight back, and there's a surreal final showdown.

Radio 4,9 episodes

Episodes

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8. The Showdown
Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court.
05 Apr 2023,29 mins
7. Us and Them
There are still people inside Lighthouse – and we meet a father left behind.
05 Apr 2023,29 mins
6. Control
Catrin meets Simon, a former recruiter for Lighthouse who fled the group.
05 Apr 2023,29 mins
5. Paulie
Who exactly is the adored leader of Lighthouse, Paul Waugh?
05 Apr 2023,29 mins,
4. Getting Out
It’s when people start asking difficult questions, that the real trouble begins.
05 Apr 2023,30 mins,
3. The Life Coach
Can a life coach unlock Catrin’s potential?
05 Apr 2023,29 mins
2. The Daily Call
Jeff is on the phone all day, every day, listening to his leader.
05 Apr 2023,28 mins,
1. Lighthouse
It all starts with a call from Dawn, who says her boyfriend is in a cult.
05 Apr 2023,29 mins,
Welcome to... A Very British Cult
The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life, Catrin Nye investigates.
29 Mar 2023,2 mins