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Love Bombed

Vicky Pattison uncovers one the UK’s most prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Despite a court ban he is still on dating apps and talking to women. One of them is us.

Radio Newcastle,7 episodes

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WifeHunter
Introducing... WifeHunter
Vicky Pattison uncovers one the UK’s most disturbing and prolific Lovebombers.
12 Feb 2026,1 min
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1. Hit by a train
Caroline lost her home after matching with fraudster Raymond McDonald on a dating site.
13 Feb 2026,24 mins
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2. Morning ‘til night
Vicky discovers Ray McDonald has been released from his latest sentence.
13 Feb 2026,11 mins,
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3. The making of a conman
Vicky explores Ray McDonald’s past to discover why he has spent decades scamming people.
13 Feb 2026,16 mins,
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4. A date with Ray
Vicky’s production team arrange a date with Ray's latest alter ego.
13 Feb 2026,14 mins,
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5. Waiting for answers
Ray McDonald agrees to an interview after being rumbled using dating apps.
13 Feb 2026,18 mins,
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6. Whose problem is Ray McDonald?
Vicky wonders what it would take to stop Ray MacDonald offending.
13 Feb 2026,18 mins