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The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

Introducing: Undercover, The Spycops

An undercover police officer is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on.

S2.7 A new diagnosis

Trauma expert Stephen Regel discusses what Stephanie went through mentally later life.

S2.6 “Remind your attacker that you are human”

Dr Miriam Stoppard is credited with helping to save Stephanie’s life.

S2.5 The black panther

Exploring whether Michael Sams was influenced by the infamous ‘Black Panther’.

S2.4 The hostage room

A dive into the kidnapper’s past uncovers a startling revelation from a witness.

S2.3 “The signs were there for her to see”

Find out what happened when the police spoke to Michael Sams’ wife Teena.

S2.2 The Slater house

Revelations from the detective who lived at the Slater family home during the kidnapping.

S2.1 The Parole Board

Explore the latest Parole Board report into Michael Sams’ imprisonment.

S1.8 Michael Sams' Case Update

Sharing news of a 2023 parole hearing for Sams.

S1.7 A force for good

How Stephanie found her voice and ultimately, her legacy.

S1.6 Phoenix Rhiannon

Stephanie changes her name and tries to heal from her ordeal.

S1.5 “It’s him, it's him”

The kidnapper Michael Sams’ identity is revealed.

S1.4 “Phantom of the Fog”

The kidnapper tries to get his ransom money.

S1.3 Cat and mouse

Investigating links with a dangerous kidnapper in Leeds.

S1.2 The Workshop, Newark

Discover where Stephanie was being held with memories of passing trains and phone taps.

S1.1 Turnberry Road, Birmingham

A routine house viewing turns into terrifying nightmare.

Introducing The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

A 25-year-old estate agent disappears on a routine house viewing.