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BBC Radio Wales
Death of a Codebreaker
Dr Sian Williams investigates the story of the Welsh codebreaker whose naked body was found inside a bag in his bath. Mystery still surrounds how and why Gareth Williams died.
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Ratings & Reviews
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3.8 stars from 230 ratings
Who’s idea was all the music?
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“Keep that person away from podcast production forever”
Clapton34567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/24
Simon drought
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“Cracking the code - insightful.”
Simon Drought via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/07/24
A summary but not much else
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“This podcast is useful for providing a summary of the facts and demonstrating why Gareth’s death should be re-examined. It lacks good storytelling though, and it would help to hear from people who knew Gareth personally as he remains a mysterious character. The experts’ opinions differ and a...”Read full review »
murgatroyd324 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/15/24
Recent Episodes
Published 12/05/23
In the sixth and final episode of Death of a Codebreaker, Dr Sian Williams asks what justice for Gareth Williams would look like. She hears from Jim Frazer, the forensic scientist who carried out a review into the case 11 years ago as well Angela Gallop who has reviewed dozens of cold cases over...
Published 12/05/23
Young Welshman Gareth Williams was found naked inside a relatively small bag in his bath in 2010. And another theory is that he was the victim of a bizarre sex game gone wrong. There are suggestions he may have had an interest in Claustrophilia - pleasure derived from being in a confined space....
Published 11/28/23
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