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End Of Days

The story of David Koresh: the prophet whose cult in Waco, Texas preached an apocalypse – and the 30 Britons taken in by his message.

Radio 5 Live,10 episodes

Episodes

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End Of Days: preview
A Texas cult, thirty Britons, their path to Waco – and into the hands of David Koresh.
31 Oct 2018,2 mins
Episode One: A Prophet On Campus
David Koresh comes to an English college - and the seeds of the cult are sewn.
01 Nov 2018,31 mins
Episode Two: Crowded House
The cult spreads to Manchester - a bizarre house meeting and phone calls from 'God'.
01 Nov 2018,33 mins
Episode Three: Rock 'n' Roll Jesus
In Waco, Texas, hard rockers encounter the Prophet and a British dad confronts him.
01 Nov 2018,41 mins
Episode Four: The Sinful Messiah
The Prophet's darkness is revealed.
01 Nov 2018,40 mins
Episode Five: Under Siege
The cult is surrounded by the FBI - and tensions fray
01 Nov 2018,34 mins
Episode Six: Blind Faith
Koresh leads his followers to their deaths.
01 Nov 2018,32 mins
Episode Seven: Better Call Kirk
After the tragedy, two new characters enter the story to fight the Britons' memory.
01 Nov 2018,30 mins
Episode Eight: Judgement
Returning to charred ground at Waco - and a fatal, final recording.
01 Nov 2018,39 mins
Introducing …A Very British Cult
The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life. Catrin Nye investigates.
06 Apr 2023,29 mins