In this bonus episode, Stephen shares a recent update in the investigation into the sinking of The Estonia. He also answers some questions from listeners, delving even deeper into the story.

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Stephen draws together everything he’s learned during his investigation and examines the key theories behind what happened to the Estonia. Survivors and family members of victims reveal the ongoing human impact of the tragedy.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Studio recording: Luis Rodriguez at Sonic Space Lab Music

Research and production support: Robert Wallace, Louisa Adams, Thea Carley and Lisa Hanley

Voiceover: Johan Lindquist and Liivika Hanstin

Translations: William Sleath

Additional material across the series courtesy of Discovery+, Getty, Sveriges Radio, TV3 New Zealand.

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In 2020 some shocking new evidence came to light that changed the entire course of the Estonia investigation. Stephen meets the journalists behind this important discovery, and reveals what happened as a result.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Additional material courtesy of Discovery+ from ‘Estonia: The Discovery That Changes Everything’

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In this episode Stephen delves into the high stakes world of shipwreck investigations. We meet two key players in the history of the Estonia inquiries, and hear about the flaws in previous investigations.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Additional material courtesy of Getty

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Stephen reveals what led him to start investigating the Estonia mystery. The trail leads him back to the Cold War and to a backdrop of secrets and spies.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Additional material courtesy of TV3, New Zealand

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The authorities must decide how to deal with the disaster. Will they choose to salvage the ship and the victims? Stephen speaks with campaigners who have dedicated many years to uncovering the truth behind the sinking.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Voiceover: Johan Lindquist

Additional material courtesy of Discovery+, from 'Estonia, The Discovery That Changes Everything'.

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In the days after the sinking, the scale of the tragedy becomes clearer. But why does mystery still surround the survivors list? What happened to the missing crew? Stephen speaks with family members of victims, still dealing with the effects of the disaster to this day.

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Voiceover: Johan Lindquist and Liivika Hanstin

Additional material courtesy of Discovery+, from Estonia, the Discovery that Changes Everything.

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Survivors share harrowing eye witness accounts of the aftermath of the sinking in freezing conditions in a Baltic storm. 

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Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

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In the first episode of The Secret History of the Estonia, investigative journalist Stephen Davis hears remarkable eyewitness accounts from four survivors of the tragedy.  

The Estonia sets sail from Tallinn port on the 27th September 1994, heading across the Baltic Sea to Stockholm. It’s a routine crossing for the passengers and crew. But in the middle of the night the ferry suddenly starts taking on water. There’s a raging storm outside and the ship is sinking fast. It’s a question of life and death for all those on board. 

Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and sound design: Rory Auskerry

Additional material courtesy of Getty.

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Coming soon - The Secret History of the Estonia. A tale of secrets, smugglers and spies and how 852 people died on a ferry. 

From the team behind The Secret History of Flight 149, journalist Stephen Davis investigates the tragic sinking of the passenger ship The Estonia, uncovering a mysterious trail that leads back to the Cold War.

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