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The Captain Tom Story

The 100 year old man who became a global sensation and the controversy that followed.

Three Counties Radio,9 episodes

Episodes

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1. The heart of the nation
Explore how Capt. Sir Tom Moore captured the nation’s heart.
15 Feb 2024,20 mins
2. Saying goodbye
A nation came together to grieve the death of Capt. Sir Tom Moore.
15 Feb 2024,22 mins
3. Spending £38.9m
Exploring how the NHS spent £38.9m raised by Captain Sir Tom.
29 Feb 2024,19 mins
4. The controversies
Diving into revelations that could taint Captain Sir Tom’s charitable legacy.
07 Mar 2024,23 mins
5. The spa pool
Council orders the spa pool in a building named after Capt Sir Tom to be demolished.
14 Mar 2024,20 mins
6. Marston Moretaine: A village speaks
A series of revelations rocked Marston Moretaine, the village that Captain Sir Tom lived.
21 Mar 2024,20 mins
7. The foundation
Exploring what’s next for the Captain Tom Foundation as the spa comes down.
28 Mar 2024,30 mins
8. Damning Charity Commission report
The Charity Commission’s long awaited report into the Captain Tom Foundation is published.
22 Nov 2024,26 mins
9. Hannah Ingram-Moore in conversation
Captain Tom’s daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore answers our questions.
07 Mar 2025,25 mins