Bed of Lies

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It was meant to be a miracle treatment, but it became a deadly poison. Cara McGoogan investigates the story they didn't want you to know - and one of the biggest medical disasters in history.


The award-winning first series of Bed of Lies is also available to listen to on this feed: They have the perfect relationship, until one day he vanishes. Her hunt leads to other women just like her - and a web of state-spun lies. This is the untold story of one of Britain's biggest secrets.



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  • MMBuga
    Well done
    Highly recommend both seasons.
  • MaryLut
    Your experience isn’t everyone’s
    @sissarea27 doesn’t believe due to being a college student plasma donor and having a different experience than prisoners, unhoused living in the street, and night clubbers. Don’t assume because it doesn’t happen to you, it doesn’t happen.
  • leapingheart
    Important story, polished production
    Season 1: I still can’t believe this could happen in the UK in my lifetime. The last episode does a fine job of bringing us up to the present, and showing how the tables have turned. Cara is a podcasting prodigy. I’m sure she had help from a good production team. This is one of the all-time best podcasts I’ve heard.
  • Bubster 15
    Both seasons enlightened me to things I never knew
    The stories in both seasons (1 and 2) were horrifying. It’s terrible what our fellow man will justify. Season 1 was a bit hard for me to follow at first because the podcast did jump around a bit. But the story was definitely worth listening to. Season 2 did jump around a bit as well but it was easier for me to follow. I had heard about the tainted blood but I always thought that it was a mistake and things were remedied after the information was discovered. I’m enraged to hear the real story and my heart goes out to everyone affected. I am hoping there will be a season 3 and…!
  • Melee1118
    So so sad
    Great research. Wonderful podcast. First time hearing of this case.
  • Ivyleaf072
    Season 2 is just as riveting as season 1.
    So glad I found this podcast, has such a deep level of investigative journalism and they are doing such important work. I’ll wait anxiously for a season 3 (hopefully!!)
  • Terroirexplorer
    Excellent production quality
    Season 1 is a good reminder that if your boyfriend f----s off with not a thought for you, do not spend one more minute on him. "The not knowing could take your sanity" isnt true; knowing the scale of his betrayal will be MUCH worse.
  • jeffnanna
    Oh My!
    Wow, this is unbelievable! Thank you for educating me about this.
  • Sissarae27
    “Journalism”
    A “journalist” who laughs at her sources who don’t agree with her agenda is not worth listening to despite the possible truth behind the story. Also can’t help but stop listening as the plasma industry is soooo dramatized. I donated in college and the way it is described here, makes me laugh. It was clean and professional, it did not hurt 🤣 not that I’m endorsing what they are doing but this picture you are painting is ridiculous!
  • hippyeloise
    WILD
    This story was WILD. I loved every second of it and I feel so much for those women affected by this great miscarriage of justice. I mean wow.
  • Ygggdgdd
    Very well done. Had no idea.
    This is great for fans of Very British Scandal, without the comedic effect. Great that someone is sharing the story.
  • Tangle70
    Excellent
    I just binged both seasons and found this to be an excellent podcast. Well edited, great pacing, all around fantastic. I’m looking forward to season three.
  • I. Don't want a nickname
    Good
    A compelling story, both season 1 and 2.
  • littlepieceofsass
    Jaw-dropping reporting
    Thank you for informing people about the bizarre cases of undercover police who lead double lives. I originally heard about this issue from the British Scandals podcast, which directed me here wanting to learn more. The stories of the wives, the other women, and even the officers themselves are all tragic in their own way, and this Bed of Lies podcast does a great job of showing many different sides to this story. I hope Kara will continue to update this podcast as more information is revealed in the future.
  • CedarPine
    Great reporting, great storytelling
    Great deep dive into a fascinating story. I found this via the British Scandal podcast, which also covered this story wonderfully but in slightly less detail. It’s a testament to how engaging it is that I binged all of season 1 even though I had JUST heard the same story in another pod. Keep it up please!
  • Darbybow
    AMAZING!!!
    Just finished season 1…I’m in America so I had NO IDEA about this story! It’s UNREAL! Cannot wait to listen to season 2,starting it now!!!
  • paigesandpaiges
    Amazing!!❤️
    Great story telling about such an important issue!!
  • Nniurd
    Must-listen!!!!
    Right up there with the best I've heard!!!!
  • K•C• Carter
    Extremely well done!
    I started Season 1 episode 1 and within minutes was hooked. The stories in both seasons absolutely needed to be told and widely shared. I’m in the US and it’s appalling what happened - but neither story should be surprising to anyone paying attention. These were clearly extensively researched, with much care taken for the victims. Well done!
  • pinkerbismarck
    Personal is political
    These stories are both so beautifully and humanely researched. I so appreciate the way McGoogan starts with a human story and uses it to unravel a deeper systemic issue. Excellent and engaging.
  • BSharpe77
    Semi-Interesting
    This would be great lishentling if it wasn't so poorly organized--to the point where I just lost interest by episode 2. Really choppy. Why all the questions to the listener? And rhetorical questions. Seems like too much stalling, faux clisff hangers. ..Became boring. . .
  • Nate88888888888
    Extremely compelling
    Great second season and great host, highly recommend
  • VaryingDegreesOfRight
    Excellent journalism, but Season 2’s topic…
    I just finished binging season one of “Bed of Lies“ over a 24 hour period.Season one wasn’t that good. I loved hearing directly from the individuals involved in the UK undercover policing scandal. Especially since, as an American, I had never heard of what was (apparently) a well-known scandal in the UK. That’s a large part of the reason why hearing a southern accent in the trailer for season two was so disappointing. I do not want to hear any more American scandals. I do not want to hear how awful the southern United States is. I do not want to hear about how terrible United States policing and prisons can be. Our news, radio, and podcasts are already saturated with much of the same. As a frequent podcast listener, I was excited by the new stories The Telegraph network could offer. A big part of that draw is the access to stories and people from across the pond. That is the only driver behind my mid-range (3 star) rating. Back to the European/UK newness, please!
  • katbroncogirl
    Compelling
    Very well researched, detailed and produced podcast. The dialogue and flow is thoughtful and heartbreaking yet respectful. Highly recommend this podcast.
  • Dallyan2424
    Incredible story and incredibly produced
    Just well done all around. These women are so strong.
  • ashley123nicole456
    must listen
    this was incredible & addicting & super informative! can’t wait to listen to more of cara’s deep dives (:
  • bellurgan
    Listened to this straight through
    Very worthwhile
  • PodcastV
    You’ll want to binge it.
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  • cockatootwin
    Captivating
    Never would have thought to write a review til now. One of the most gripping and heart-breaking stories I’ve ever heard. The contrast of the strength of these women up against the callousness of the police force is wild. Couldn’t recommend enough.
  • ListenLookLearn22
    Top stuff
    Brilliant!
  • KLTD
    Shocking!
    Such a well made podcast about a heartbreaking story. Finished it in a day because I couldn’t stop listening!
  • Susadennis
    Fascinating
    Fascinating and very disturbing story of government overreach. Really well written and I very much enjoyed listening to the podcast host.
  • brooklynmuse79
    Misogyny, Anyone?
    What an effed up situation. It’s really sick that these guys got away with that. The story is fairly well-told, but journalists need to stop with the simple-minded rhetorical questions. No, we weren’t thinking that—whatever the question was. Why would you, the writer, think we were? Don’t assume we’re all as simple-minded as you. It’s a cheap gimmick that writers should delete!
  • LoriMascarenas
    INCREDIBLE!!
    This will grab you and hold you for every pivoting episode... so we’ll done... entertaining and heartbreaking at the same time... WELL DONE!!
  • migney moo
    Liberal garbage yawn
    Dopey
  • saminphila
    Fascinating and horrifying!
    I listened to this whole podcast in just a few days. Such an interesting story, but also so scary to know this sort of thing has happened and is likely still happening. So grateful to these women sharing their stories, and so impressed by Cara’s thorough and sensitive reporting. I’ve recommended this podcast to everyone I know!
  • merlinwatcher
    Chilling
    You will bing this podcast.
  • gbbggbbgbgbggbbgbgbgb
    Activism matters
    This podcast is a lesson in governance. When you realize how far the government will go to silence our voices.... How little regard the police have for “collateral damage”, you will fight harder to protect the unprotected.
  • Tobmags
    What a story!
    this isn’t anything I was familiar with, just happened to see it when I was reading my Telegraph this morning. (Subscription) the story was fascinating and very well done. I binged through the whole thing today, and I will definitely be recommending it to friends. Well done!
  • 103984
    AMAZING
    10000/10
  • Moorekb
    Two thumbs up
    Fascinating and well-researched
  • Timchi24
    Amazing and deeply unsettling
    Great work bringing together the story of these women and the deeply corrupt police organization that is still monitoring its citizens, everyone should take a listen.
  • PanPsychism
    Captivating Tale Well Told
    An incredible story, well told through interviews with those who I edit. I would love to hear what the wives of these undercover officers have to say!
  • scopejock
    What a story!
    Fascinating story. Haven’t heard of this living in the U.S. Binge-listened, it was so good.
  • schaw
    Important exposure
    I had no idea about this particular instance of widespread police / state corruption until recently. I’ll be following this story with vivid interest for years to come. Excellent reporting. Highly recommended.
  • Zagarell
    Best Podcast of 2020
    Fantastic show about police repression and current events. Everyone should lend an ear.
  • ListenerH
    Complicated Story Told Well
    Fascinating story and I appreciate the ‘caster’s framework in telling it. Well done.
  • Didster74
    A must-listen
    Hard to listen to at times because it’s so disturbing how these women were treated but such an important story to be told.
  • nrmdyny
    Well done Cara!
    A wonderful, down to earth presentation of this type of investigative journalism. It takes you on every step of the journey.
  • Ty_2000
    Captivating reporting
    Listens a like a spy thriller! Must know what happens next.
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