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4. Who are They Protecting?

Episode 4 of 5

Had Martin found and been rejected by his mother before he died? Laura tries to work out exactly what happened. From 2022.

Laura McDaid is searching for the birth mother of an ex-partner who died 17 years ago at Dignitas.

As concerns surface that his birth mother may have already told him she didn't want to meet, Laura explores what rejection can feel like with another Bessborough survivor.

Could a DNA link to a UK celebrity be on the cards?

Producer: Kerry Jamison

A BBC Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2022.

This is an abridged version and to find the full-length episodes, search for The Last Request in BBC Sounds.

14 minutes

On radio

Thursday09:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Aug 202213:45
  • Thu 9 May 202413:45
  • Thursday09:30

Assume Nothing: The Last Request

Assume Nothing: The Last Request

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