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“I was telling my mother about this story / podcast and she relayed a incident that happened to me when I was 5. We were both shopping in Sainsburys supermarket (this was in 1974 ) my mother was getting a basket at the entrance , I was running around playing , and just that split second she...”Read full review »
Jacx6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/24
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“Brilliant podcast / bless that family especially Ricky :). I pray there will be an answer 🙏🏼 yes to the DNA too / nothing ventured nothing gained / excellent job John and Ricky / joint venture/ Bravo”
Taidie Bumps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Well told, compassionate & really heartbreaking. I feel for the family so much (but am horrified at the dad’s behavior, adding to the immense guilt of a 7 year old - just inexcusable). Agree with others that it was a bit drawn out & hyped with teasers that didn’t actually pan out, but...”Read full review »
stingrayhall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“Extremely well produced, as many BBC productions are. Emotional stories told, listeners will pour their hearts into poor Ricky. That man is clearly shattered and traumatized. Excellently done podcast.”
PearlieBoy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/09/24
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“This is an excellent podcast, with great investigative journalism by Jon Kay, who displays empathy and sensitivity in the interviews with Cheryl’s haunted brother Ricki. The latest update offers a glimmer of hope in the case. Here’s hoping for some answers and solace for Ricki and the Grimmer...”Read full review »
SadieFart via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/23
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“My heart breaks for Ricky. I really hope the family gets answers and justice. #themissingmatter”
Sarahlouise32 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/03/23
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“This series is very interesting and sad, and I just hope that the update leads to some progress. The more people who listen and share the more likely it is that more evidence will be uncovered, this latest witness’ account sounds very plausible. Listen to the whole thing if you haven’t.”
Sulamaye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/23
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“I’ve been following from the start. I didnt think I would hear any more and delighted when a new episode popped up.”
Losixxxs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/23
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“I had to come back and delete my first review about this most riveting podcast to tell Ricky to please reconsider giving your DNA!!! I think it will be worth it at the end.. pls do it”
posseh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“Finally a podcast I can listen to (including the occasional ad breaks) and enjoy it. They did a fantastic job.”
yoginijen25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“A moving story well told. The family's sadness and strength come through. I highly recommend others listen to this series.”Read full review »
tarrylong via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/23
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“Such a well done podcast - I finished it the same day I started. Tragic story - I feel so much for the family and Ricky.”
Nickname phobic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“First off - an incredibly sad story of a tragedy that befell and English family who’d moved Down Under. After I listened to all episodes, one couldn’t help but think that somebody, somewhere knows something and is keeping quiet to this day. If so, shame on them.
Another excellent documentary...”Read full review »
Charlie1745 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/23
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“The talks with the victims brother are riveting. I feel for the man.
I give three stars because this could have had half the episodes and still had the same impact.”
ThrasherY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/23
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“I don’t care what generation they’re from or that this was “a different time”…what parent charges a 7 yr old with taking their even younger sibling to a public change room at a beach. Poor Ricky…this was not your fault mate.”
I am the real Brigit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/14/23
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“Really liked the presenting voice and style - perfect for a podcast like this.”
LEDTEVM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/23
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“Ricky makes it all about him and his suffering. He’s still making himself the victim in all of this.He doesn’t talk about Cheryl, only about himself.He shows no awareness and no empathy for his little brothers or what his parents must’ve been going through. I can hear the pain he caused his own...”Read full review »
colleen33333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“Excellently done; to hear that Ricky’s dad blamed him is excruciatingly painful and I hope one day he can forgive himself as he has no culpability in his sister’s disappearance!”
Avonmomof4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“This is a heartbreaking podcast. Years ago my son was followed to a changing room from a beach. Fortunately he was older, around 8 at the time, there were other people around, and I was near enough for him to run to me. I’ve often thought about how very fortunate we were.”
curious2! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/22
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“Listened to the entire podcast in two sittings. Such a sad story and as a mother of two young children my heart goes out to the family. I hope they are finally given a resolution and can be at peace.”
Neechneechneech via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/22
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“So much love for Ricki - absolutely not his fault❤️ I’m sorry his dad blamed him- must have made his life gardener. Yo me he’s been a great and living brother!”
JulieAnnSoeataertKing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/22
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“Such a heartbreaking story. You feel so much for Ricki and his family. I hope they are eventually able to get closure. Podcast was done respectfully and with lots of care.”
CherryBlossomsblog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/22
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“Fabulous production and a tremendously heartbreaking story. It's a pity that there's no resolution, especially for Rickie. Recommend this to everyone.”Read full review »
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/22
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“Every episode had me in tears. I felt the story was sensitively told and really hope there can be some resolution for the family.”
JoHo86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/22
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“This was a heartbreaking listen and had me in tears every episode. Such sad events that have had such a profound affect on so may still blaming themselves today. I hope this family find the closure they are looking for.”
£ig via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/09/22
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“Such a sad and tragic tale. Much love to this lovely family.”
999jennz via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/02/22
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“Thank you to Australian True Crime podcast for covering this case as well and recommending that we listen to the Fairy Meadow podcast. I never would have known about it otherwise. I had to make an 8 hour trip the day after hearing about it and I listened to the entire podcast during the drive. I...”Read full review »
Kyoostar1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“A desperate story, brilliantly told. I couldn’t stop listening. Jon Kay showed such empathy for the family and obviously deeply cared about them, and the awful situation they faced (and still face).”
sura3099 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/22
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“Very well done podcast. Feel so much for the family, they need answers.. someone out there knows something. Hopefully this podcast will help reach more people and might just jog someone’s memory.. My heart is with Cheryl’s family. Hopefully we can have a positive update at some stage with answers...”Read full review »
LouisaOz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/21/22
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“This is a decent listen. However, the story isn’t that fascinating. So many other true crime podcasts that don’t benefit from a BBC label that have far more fascinating stories with new information. This is dragged out and nothing new. It’s well presented, but the story just isn’t that...”Read full review »
djrjrnrn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/22
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“Lots of emotional power but not much substance. True crime fans hoping for revealing insights and discussions will be disappointed. The only unique points made concern the grief of the family and the impact the case made in it's time. Understandable no new leads were uncovered, but the end of...”Read full review »
Kat85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/22
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“Dear Ricki, my heart aches for your whole family mate but especially yours! The tremendous guilt you’ve felt is so unfair 🥺 you were just a child yourself! I was dropped at the beach in the 80’s by my parents when I was just 7 years old and left in charge of my younger 5 siblings, thankfully...”Read full review »
Kylie Laning via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/22
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“Such a sad story but so well put together and presented by BBC Jon Kay. You could feel the pain that the family and those working on the case were experiencing and Jon dealt with this very sensitively. Let’s hope one day there will be answers and closure for the family.”
38dawn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/22
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“I love these episodes so gripping I can’t wait to listen to them all.!!!”
PipSty09 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/22
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“It’s a harrowing story but in terms of the podcast I was quite disappointed. The caster finds no new facts but strings out the limited material over far too many episodes. A lot of it is wallowing in the terrible burden felt by the family. I also thought the treatment of ‘Mercury’ to be a...”Read full review »
ydhcfogi13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/22
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“I absolutely loved this podcast, No inane prattling, just a sensitive , gripping story, told by one of our BBC journalists. More please Jon.”
SteggieSoreAss via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/22
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“John Kay deserves a lot of credit for the sensitive way in which he handles the telling of this story. What a sad story, which has affected those involved for more than fifty years. I really hope that they will eventually solve the mystery of Cheryl's disappearance and get some closure.”Read full review »
SAE44 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/22
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“This was a difficult but informative story. As a parent, I was so hoping there would have been more progress after this length of time. As an oldest child of four, growing up at the same time, my heart broke for 7 year-old Ricky. It was a very different time; witness the kid gloves that Mercury...”Read full review »
KeiB1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/22
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“This podcast is gripping, fascinating and so so sad for the Grimmer family. Well worth a listen. John is an amazing journalist his determination, to get to the truth of the events that happened, is inspiring.”
Bondgirl67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/22
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“Such a sad story told so well by all involved I truly hope Cheryl,s family find some peace and justice one day. So many peoples lives were affected by this person or persons actions on that day she was taken and this story really shows that well done to all who were involved.”
lorra 1955 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/22
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“I am so sorry this family has had to endure such tragedy. I pray they get the answers and closure they deserve. 🙏”
Bess/Jake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/22
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“Thank you for putting together such an insightful podcast.”
Jen&Dim via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/11/22
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“Brilliant podcast. Ricky was just as much a victim having to live with the repercussions from his father. A seven year old should never have had that responsibility or blame - incredibly sad for both children.”
Laura from NZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/10/22
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“So heartbreaking. I have been in tears. The pain in Rickis voice!! Podcast so well done!! 5 stars !!!”
Kel.M.29 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/22
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“Absolutely nothing new is discovered or resolved in the course of this incredibly protracted and insubstantial cast; the endlessly self-referential wallowing of the brother is equalled only by Jon Kay’s journalistic ineffectuality. Thumbs down.”
nyalathotep via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/09/22
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“As difficult as it must be to bring this up after half a century for the family and the community, what a interesting thought provoking podcasting.
I am shocked that the confession at the time wasn’t investigated further, then the judges decision was even more shocking.
I hope there will be...”Read full review »
JerseyJayne via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/22
“This is such a great listen. Most people who do will immediately be able to think of situations in the past where such a tragic outcome could have befallen them. The fact that so many years have passed and the family are still none the wiser breaks your heart. Thoroughly recommend this podcast to...”Read full review »
paul1332 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/22
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“So heartbreaking. A little girl who disappeared and small brother who is left bereft and wrongly wearing the burden. Thank you for helping Ricki express his pain.”
Selwyn46 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/07/22
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“Journalist John Kay has always been one of BBC News most talented and empathetic reporters.
In this podcast he guides us with his trade mark warmth and care through the heart wrenching tale of missing toddler Cheryl Grimmer. Asking all the right questions, working with interviewees to help tell...”Read full review »
PKjourno via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/22
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