"Edgar": An Investigation
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Nicky first spoke about the abuse he witnessed and suffered at Edinburgh Academy on this podcast, now more than a year later Panorama has released an investigation into Iain Wares - at one point known only as the pseudonym “Edgar” - the teacher accused by multiple victims of abuse over several decades. Nicky learns more about the investigation with journalists Eleanor Plowden and Tom Stone, finding out about the work Panorama has done and how you investigate a story as sensitive and complex as this one. Joining them are Neil Douglas and Stuart - not his real name - who survived abuse and now are working to bring Wares to justice. Produced by Audio Always Producer: Ailsa Rochester Editor: Jo Meek Sound Design: Ailsa Rochester
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