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The Cruelty

Davie Donaldson investigates the removal of Scottish Traveller children.

Radio Scotland,9 episodes

Episodes

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Stolen Generations
Introducing - The Cruelty - Stolen Generations
The mystery of the Unknown Bairn leads to a truth, hidden for too long.
23 May 2025,3 mins
Stolen Generations
1. Truth and Half Truths
The family of the Unknown Bairn come forward and the mystery of the boy deepens.
30 May 2025,37 mins
Stolen Generations
2. Fear and Sacrifice
Davie hears disturbing stories about the Church of Scotland’s Gypsy Mission.
30 May 2025,36 mins
Stolen Generations
3. Finland
Davie questions why a Church of Scotland Chaplain visited children’s homes in Finland.
30 May 2025,30 mins
Stolen Generations
4. Paper Children
Davie learns of a state-sanctioned visit, by a Nazi scientist, to Scottish Traveller Camps
30 May 2025,25 mins
Stolen Generations
5. Cutting the Roots
Davie meets Bella to discover how the state treat Traveller families today.
30 May 2025,29 mins
Stolen Generations
6. Alexander and Sandy
The story of the Unknown Bairn re-enters Davie’s life, with devastating consequences.
30 May 2025,42 mins
Stolen Generations
7. Strathmartine
A photograph found years ago on a hospital floor shines a light on Davie’s investigation.
30 May 2025,35 mins
Stolen Generations
8. Truth in the Shadows
As the truth emerges from the shadows, a long overdue apology is sought.
30 May 2025,32 mins

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