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Shiny Bob: The Devil’s Advocate

A conspiracy theory that a cabal of gay judges threaten the justice system has gripped Scotland. A shiny lawyer with a dark secret claims to have a list that possesses the truth.

Scotland,8 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing Shiny Bob: The Devil’s Advocate
A shiny lawyer with a dark secret claims to have a list that threatens Scottish justice.
30 May 2023,1 min
1. A Scandal Is Born
A rumour about secretly gay judges sparks a conspiracy theory.
05 Jun 2023,32 mins
2. The List
A senior lawyer claims to have a secret list and is threatening to expose its contents.
05 Jun 2023,28 mins
3. Operation Planet
Police uncover shocking allegations that only add fuel to the conspiracy theory.
05 Jun 2023,45 mins
4. Fettesgate
A police station robbery has people asking if a damning report could be leaked.
05 Jun 2023,28 mins
5. The Inquiry
A public inquiry is launched to find the truth about the Magic Circle conspiracy theory.
05 Jun 2023,32 mins
6. Beneath The Circle
Decades on from the scandal, a dark secret emerges about Shiny Bob and his inner circle.
05 Jun 2023,34 mins
Introducing... 'Dead Man Running'
A missing tourist, a manhunt and the story of a local celebrity who became a fugitive.
29 Jul 2024,1 min