Lucky Boy

The Tortoise Podcast


Published: 25 February 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London

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Episode notes

Gareth spent years believing he was a lucky boy. He was the 14-year-old who got the attention of the attractive young science teacher. Now, decades later, he wants the truth to come out about the damage it’s caused him. But his story is not straight forward. 


Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall


Sound design: Hannah Varrall


Podcast artwork: Lola Williams


Executive producer: Basia Cummings


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