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Sounds,17 Nov 2025,34 mins,

7. Taking a Stand

The Pitcairn Trials
Contains scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

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Glenda takes the stand. Through interviews and court transcripts, we examine the Defence team’s arguments, and the legal debates that surrounded them. Glenda and police officer Peter George wait for the verdict in the UK. Peter gets it first, then phones Glenda. If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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