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“What a fantastic series
As a cradle catholic who had a sister a ‘fallen woman’ I can confirm all the truth in this programme”
Gingersingerhippy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/24
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“Absolutely heartbreaking but a must-listen-to, to bring light to terrible injustices that are still being felt today. Well researched and presented.”
ukdgy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/24
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“I absolutely loved this pod cast. As an adoptee from a different home in ireland I found this so sad but such an important story that needed to be told. Thank you for telling it. I loved hearing the women talking.”
AOIFEMU via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/02/22
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Mummybucky64 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/01/22
“Sensitively explored - a one sitting listen. Breathtakingly sad.”
Fraggle Hugger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/21
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“And excellently presented story of an outrageous time for young women. The church has so much to answer for.”
Vikstar19 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/21
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“How Becky managed to pull this together and keep her composure at all times is astounding, yet she does, and does so beautifully and sympathetically. This isn’t an easy listen but it’s testament to how history shouldn’t always just be accepted and left alone; that those still impacted by it need...”Read full review »
Beccahblue via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/21
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“Beautifully done podcast. The Catholic church have a lot to answer for.”
MarjJMTB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/21
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“I look forward to detailed updates from time to time.”
A*K*B via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/15/20
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“The subject matter is very sad but it’s beautifully told. The babies, the mothers. I can’t imagine their pain.”
mrgkay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/19
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“Such a gut wrenching sad story. You left saddened for the women and children who’s lives were treated like nothing.
Well told.”
caroloz83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/05/19
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“There are no words for the way that these women and babies were treated and the work of Catherine Corless sheds light on what was kept in the dark for far too long. Thank you for telling their stories and for helping to give a voice to the ones who were silenced.”
anitanwright via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/19
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“Thank you - so much- incredible work.”
Thistoowillpass via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/19
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“Really good listen kept me hooked to the last. Unbelievable. Well worth a listen for anyone.”
halfdecentone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/18
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“A marvellous account of an astonishing tragic story”
Vigliano via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
09/15/18
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“A sensitive and beautiful take on a traumatic and distressing period in history. A must-listen podcast.”
Sleep-deprived mum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/18
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“Think this is a very important podcast for everyone to listen to. However, I’m very disappointed that narrator get he name wrong if the Magdalen Laundries. She calls them Madeline Laundries. This is not acceptable.”
Dubhkelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/26/18
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“Being Irish we’ve been brought up with this secret culture, which I think it extremely difficult for people outside to understand. Becky does it so perfectly with respect and understanding. Thank you”
justj111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/24/18
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“Fantastic this pod cast should be listened to by all History students in Ireland”
Rabens via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/22/18
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“Sad stories, very well told.”
sirrel squirrel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/22/18
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“I have been deeply touched by this informative, brilliantly produced and expertly delivered series’s.
I had listened to all episodes multiple times and insisted that my children listen to this wonderful series.
I am a practicing Catholic with lots of close contact and relatives in the Irish...”Read full review »
MATTHEW 12345678910 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/09/18
“Thank you so much for making this marvellous podcast and putting it in the public domain. As someone of Irish descent with family in Ireland these sorts of issues need airing for the country to move on. Thank you. God bless Catherine Corless.”
Rugbycub28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/18
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“I binged this entire series when I found it! Very informative and captivating!”
ChloeAutumn via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/06/18
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“This sorrowful story has been covered from all angles - well done to everyone involved. Catherine Coreless, is a very rare human being who deserves much praise - understated, resilient, brave and meticulous. I hope she recognises her amazing contribution, but I imagine her lack of ego will not...”Read full review »
Anne FG via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/18
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“This is just great journalism. It’s what we pay the bbc to do. Please do more”
julesG-1972 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/03/18
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“Hearing this podcast puts into perspective how far Irish society has come and how much is still be be uncovered.”
Kellyo1681 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/18
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“I’m astonished that the last mother & baby home only closed in 1996! As a 57 year old 1st generation England born women of Irish parents, my experience with being 17 and pregnant in the 1970s was so different. My parents had escaped from the power of the Catholic Church, they had not the...”Read full review »
Redsaid via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/18
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“Well structured, well researched, unsentimental, beautiful, thought-provoking, heartbreaking.”
JemsMummy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/18
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“A moving, thoughtful exploration handled with such sensitivity. Great choice of music too. Very emotional storytelling journalism. More like this please.”
FOALSruleOK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/18
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“An excellent podcast explaining the story of the scandal surrounding the Tuam mother & baby Home, in Galway, Ireland. For anyone interested in Ireland’s history, this is a must!”
LucyMor via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/18
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“So sad and so moving. X”
Pepsithecat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/18
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“This piece of work is fantastic . Well paced and so moving. Becky is a skilful reporter and her interviews are touching and she asks just the right questions- what a professional. Congratulations to all involved”
SPARKIJOY via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/18
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“I listened to this on the radio and in my opinion one of the best documentaries that they have done so far. The narrative is amazing and the way it was done appropriately.”
KLIXC101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/18
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“This is such a good programme full of humanity and compassion for the people and families affected and asking such important questions and how and why it happened and the impact it had even years later. Brilliant”
finnand lucy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/18
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“Excellent series I’ve just found it so interesting and done sensitively”
diggie11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/18
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“Almost like a crime thriller. Becky Milligan is voice worth listening to.”
jezza5978 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/30/18
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“This is a fascinating and troubling story - very moving”
januszc1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/27/18
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“An incredible narrative to an incredibly fascinating story. It is a must listen! I can’t wait for the next episodes to come out”
Lots wats via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/18
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