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

Introducing: Where is George Gibney?

A famous Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Multi-award-winning podcast series. 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
Artwork: Jacob Phillips 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 * AWARDS * - Rockie Awards 2021 - Non-Fiction Podcast of the Year - Winner
- Prix Europa 2021 – Radio Investigation of the Year - Special Commendation
- Webby Awards 2021 – Best Sounds Design - People’s Voice Winner
- British Podcast Awards 2021 – Moment of the Year - Winner
- Justice Media Awards (Ireland) 2021 - Overall Winner
- New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Non-Fiction Series - Gold
- New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Narrative/Documentary Podcast - Gold
- New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Serialized Podcast - Gold
- New York Festivals Radio Awards – Best Documentary (Social Issues) - Silver
- Radio Academy ARIAs – Impact Award - Silver
- The Podcast Academy – Ambies 2021 – Best Production - Nominee
- The Lovie Awards – Best Crime &amp; Justice Podcast Series - Nominee

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. Case Update

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. --  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.

10. Sea Swimming

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. --  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. Her Voice is Coming

Download the free BBC Sounds app to hear a new bonus Q&A; episode with Mark and Cass.

A message to listeners - new bonus Q&A episode out now on BBC Sounds

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.

Introducing: Where is George Gibney?

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