BBC Radio Podcasts from Love Bombed

Love Bombed

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: Trailer

The incredible double life of a serial cheater.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 1. Firefighting

Coleen meets James Scott. His "job" provides the perfect cover for what's really going on.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 2. A Miracle Baby

Coleen is pregnant with James' baby following his "vasectomy" operation.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 3. A New Business

James has exciting plans to make Coleen and her sister Karen's business dreams come true.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 4. An All New Low

James turns his attention to "helping" the family of a disabled child.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 5. The Unravelling

The truth finally catches up with James Scott, whose real name is Greg Wilson.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 6. Greg's Wife, Rachel

Rachel shares how Greg Wilson managed to lead a double life.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 7. On The Run

Vicky explores how Durham Police tracked down Greg Wilson.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 8. The Reckoning

Vicky listens to the police tapes as Greg faces some tough questions.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 9. Why Did He Do It?

What was in it for the man who went by the name of 'James Scott'?

Series 2: Who is Alex?: Trailer

Vicky Pattison explores the story of a woman who was the target of an online fraudster.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 1. My Dream Man

Sarah meets “Alex” online after a friend persuades her to sign up to dating website.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 2. Falling in Love

Sarah and Alex share lots in common, with promises made to build a life together.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 3. Late Night Online

Alex and Sarah get more intimate sharing sexy images and talking into the early hours.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 4. A Valentine’s Day to Remember

Sarah is going to the airport to meet Alex for the very first time.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 5. At the Police Station

Sarah suspects something isn't quite right when she asks Alex for proof of his identity.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 6. Policing Romance Fraud

Exploring how Thames Valley Police investigate and support victims.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 7. Talking to a Ghost

A reformed Nigerian romance scammer shares his secrets.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 8. Fake Tech

Exploring how technology can mask someone’s identity.

Series 2: Who is Alex?: 9. What's Next for Sarah?

Sarah shares why she wanted to tell her story.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: Trailer

Vicky Pattison explores romance fraud, deception and mental manipulation.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 1. Priya

Priya thought he was the love of her life, so why did he want her family heirlooms?

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 2. Fionna

An online relationship with someone who seemed familiar threatened Fionna and her family.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 3. Rod

A betrayal by a friend dashes the retirement dream of former aid-worker Rod.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 4. Suzanne

A lockdown friendship sent Suzanne and her business into a spin.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 5. Michelle

Exploring whether Michelle's passionate love affair was really a romance fraud.

Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: Bonus: Celebrity Scammers

Becky Holmes turns the tables on scammers who pretend to be celebrities.

WifeHunter: Trailer

Vicky Pattison uncovers one the UK’s most disturbing and prolific Lovebombers.

WifeHunter: 1. Hit by a Train

Caroline lost her home after matching with fraudster Raymond McDonald on a dating site.

WifeHunter: 2. Morning ‘til Night

Vicky discovers Ray McDonald has been released from his latest sentence.

WifeHunter: 3. The Making of a Conman

Vicky explores Ray McDonald’s past to discover why he has spent decades scamming people.

WifeHunter: 4. A Date with Ray

Vicky’s production team arrange a date with Ray's latest alter ego.

WifeHunter: 5. Waiting for answers

Ray McDonald agrees to an interview after being rumbled using dating apps.

WifeHunter: 6. Whose Problem is Ray McDonald?

Vicky wonders what it would take to stop Ray MacDonald offending.