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Fairy Meadow

In 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was taken from an Australian beach. No-one knows what happened. Fifty years on - can the mystery be solved?

Radio 4,11 episodes

Episodes

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10. Case Closed?
Jon Kay updates his investigation into the disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer.
30 Sep 2025,32 mins
9. A New Lead
Cheryl Grimmer's family are determined to get her case back into court.
20 Nov 2023,34 mins
8. The Girl With Blonde Hair And Blue Eyes
On the fiftieth anniversary of Cheryl's disappearance, the police make an announcement
02 Feb 2022,26 mins
7. Mercury's Story
Jon tries to approach Mercury to hear his side of the story
26 Jan 2022,25 mins
6. The Walk Through
Frank has left the police but can't let go of Cheryl's story.
26 Jan 2022,26 mins,
5. A Judgement
Mercury appears in court in Sydney.
26 Jan 2022,24 mins
4. I Was Never There
Nearly 50 years after the disappearance of 3 year old Cheryl, the police make an arrest
19 Jan 2022,33 mins
3. Somebody of Interest
Ricki has always hung on to the idea Cheryl might still be alive. Then he gets a call.
19 Jan 2022,20 mins,
2. A Ransom Note
The Grimmers wait for news - and a note arrives from someone claiming to be the kidnapper.
11 Jan 2022,29 mins
1. When the Wind Changed
Three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer disappears from an Australian beach. A mystery begins.
11 Jan 2022,27 mins
Coming Soon
In 1970 a three-year-old girl was abducted. Can the mystery be solved, 50 years on?
05 Jan 2022,2 mins