English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 13 episodes, 6 hours, 54 minutes
Where Is George Gibney? Podcast
English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 13 episodes, 6 hours, 54 minutes
About
A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.
11. Case Update
Almost three years on from our last episode, there’s a significant update on the case of George Gibney. We also hear from contributors to the podcast series speaking publicly at an emotional event in the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Credits Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan, Ciaran Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Mark Horgan
Composer: Michael Fleming
Theme tune: Aaron Dessner
Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds. This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language. If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
11/24/2023 • 56 minutes, 9 seconds
10. Sea Swimming
As a police investigation into Gibney is confirmed, survivors around the world begin to talk. A significant voice in the story of George Gibney comes forward.
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Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Caroline’s letter is voiced by Clare Monnelly
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
12/10/2020 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
9. Her Voice is Coming
Survivors continue to come forward for the first time and a new voice emerges from Waterford. We tell the story of Loraine Kennedy with some help from her daughter, Louise.
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Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
12/3/2020 • 37 minutes, 31 seconds
A message to listeners - new bonus Q&A episode out now on BBC Sounds
Download the free BBC Sounds app to hear a new bonus Q&A episode with Mark and Cass.
11/11/2020 • 59 seconds
8. Talk
As our journey in the US comes to an end, it’s time to talk to George Gibney. But he hasn’t left his house in days and we don’t know why. Time is running out.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language right from the start.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
The final two episodes of Where Is George Gibney? will take into account some of the correspondence and coverage received over the past eight weeks. Episode 9 will be available on Thursday 3rd December, with episode 10 coming a week later. You’ll be able to listen first via the BBC Sounds app which is available to download for free wherever you are in the world.
10/15/2020 • 28 minutes, 42 seconds
7. Christ Renews
We discover new information on Gibney’s life today and investigate his religious and coaching links. A Hall of Fame coach speaks publicly about his mentor for the first time.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
10/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 49 seconds
6. Sunshine State
We learn of another abuse allegation involving Gibney, this time in Florida. A gifted former swimmer called ‘Susan’ is no longer well enough to talk to us. Her sister tells her story.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
10/1/2020 • 32 minutes, 38 seconds
5. Land of Opportunity
As more abusers face justice, we knock on doors across the US to understand Gibney’s path. Former colleagues talk about the popular co-worker and volunteer they called ‘John’.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
9/24/2020 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
4. He Upped and Vanished
As Gibney’s new life in the UK begins, a groundbreaking news article starts to take shape. The public are still unaware of Gibney’s past but this story could change that forever.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
9/17/2020 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
3. Bail
Two people who work closely with Gibney believe very different things about their boss. Meanwhile, Mark and Cass continue observing the former coach. But who is observing them?
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
9/10/2020 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
2. 'We've Been Expecting You'
It seems like time is up for George Gibney as Gary O’Toole goes on a mission to find more swimmers who may have been abused by the coach.
Credits:
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some strong language right from the start.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline
9/3/2020 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds
1. It Happened in the Summer
It’s 5am, it’s dark. We’re in a car outside a house where we think the former celebrity coach now lives. The neighbourhood gets suspicious. A garage door opens…
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds
This podcast refers to child sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as occasional strong language.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country.
For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
8/27/2020 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
Introducing: Where is George Gibney?
A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished.
Reporter Mark Horgan travels across Ireland, the UK and the US on his trail.
Credits
Reporter: Mark Horgan
Produced and written by: Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy
Co-Producer: Maria Horgan
Research and fact checking: Killian Down
Editing: Ciarán Cassidy
Composer: Michael Fleming
Sound mixing: Ger McDonnell
Theme tune by Aaron Dessner
Executive Producer for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps
Where is George Gibney? is a Second Captains Production for BBC Sounds