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A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.

Radio 5 Live,16 episodes

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Where Is George Gibney?
Introducing... Where is George Gibney?
An Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished.
13 Aug 2020,3 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
1. It Happened in the Summer
It’s dark. We’re outside a house where we believe the former celebrity coach now lives.
27 Aug 2020,29 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
2. 'We've Been Expecting You'
It seems like time is up for George Gibney as more swimmers come forward.
03 Sep 2020,36 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
3. Bail
Two coaches who work closely with Gibney believe very different things about their boss.
10 Sep 2020,36 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
4. He Upped and Vanished
As Gibney’s new life in the UK begins, a groundbreaking news article starts to take shape
17 Sep 2020,30 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
5. Land of Opportunity
As more abusers face justice, we knock on doors across the US to understand Gibney’s path
24 Sep 2020,38 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
6. Sunshine State
We learn of another abuse allegation involving Gibney, this time in Florida.
01 Oct 2020,32 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
7. Christ Renews
We discover new information on Gibney’s life today.
08 Oct 2020,38 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
8. Talk
It’s time to talk to George Gibney. He hasn’t left his house in days & we don’t know why.
15 Oct 2020,28 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
8.5. Bonus Q&A episode with Second Captains podcast
Producers Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy answer your questions ahead of episode 9 and 10.
10 Nov 2020,52 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
A message to listeners - new bonus Q&A episode out now on BBC Sounds
Download the free BBC Sounds app to hear a new bonus Q&A episode with Mark and Cass.
09 Nov 2020,1 min
Where Is George Gibney?
9. Her Voice is Coming
Survivors continue to come forward for the first time and we hear Loraine's story.
03 Dec 2020,37 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
10. Sea Swimming
A significant voice in the story of George Gibney comes forward for the first time.
10 Dec 2020,44 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
11. Case Update
3 years since our last episode, there’s a significant update on the George Gibney case.
24 Nov 2023,56 mins,
Where Is George Gibney?
Mark explains why this feed is now called Cover.
A message from Mark Horgan on a new investigative series launching next week.
08 Nov 2024,1 min
Where Is George Gibney?
12. Case Update: George Gibney Arrested in Florida
New development: George Gibney arrested in Florida, Mark brings us the very latest.
12 Jul 2025,10 mins,