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In Dark Corners

Campaigning journalist, broadcaster and historian Alex Renton shines a light into the dark corners of British society.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
1. The List
Alex Renton is sent a membership list for a defunct pro-paedophile group.
08 Jan 2025,29 mins,
Series 2
2. They Groom Everyone
Journalist Alex Renton investigates the Paedophile Information Exchange.
15 Jan 2025,29 mins,
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3. The Dirty Squad
The Dirty Squad takes on the Paedophile Information Exchange.
22 Jan 2025,32 mins,
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4. Member 51
A government childcare expert is raided by police - who make a startling discovery
29 Jan 2025,30 mins,
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5. This Evil Thing
Alex Renton tracks down some of the former members of a pro-paedophile group.
05 Feb 2025,29 mins,
Series 2
This is In Dark Corners, series 2
Alex Renton is sent a membership list for a pro-paedophile group active until the 1980s.
01 Jan 2025,3 mins
Series 1
1. Ashdown House
Alex Renton presents a series about class, power and privilege in Britain's elite schools.
17 Jun 2022,28 mins
Series 1
2. Eton to Fettes
Alex Renton presents a series about class, power and privilege in Britain's elite schools.
24 Jun 2022,28 mins
Series 1
3. Aberlour & Gordonstoun
Alex Renton presents a series about class, power and privilege in Britain's elite schools.
01 Jul 2022,28 mins
Series 1
4. South Africa
Alex Renton follows the trail of two teachers fighting extradition from South Africa.
09 Jan 2023,28 mins