The Empathy Academy - Edgar Part 2
This summer Nicky spoke to journalist Alex Renton about the paedophiles and abusers at his old school. Now three months on they have an update.
After hearing Alex Renton’s ±«Óătv Radio 4 documentary, In Dark Corners, Nicky Campbell chose to speak out about abuse he witnessed and experienced at Edinburgh Academy. One of those abusers, “Edgar” is alive and living in South Africa, awaiting extradition. In this episode Alex updates Nicky on Edgar’s extradition, and they speak to another survivor of Nicky’s abuser, who tells them how the abuse he experienced affected his whole life.
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and attempted suicide that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed, you can find more information and support on the ±«Óătv Action Line website: http://bbc.co.uk/actionline
Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Editor: Jo Meek
Sound: Rob Green
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