The Cruelty - 8. Truth in the Shadows

Davie returns to the Unknown Bairn’s grave to address unfinished business with the family who found the boy’s body. And does a leaked report commissioned by the Scottish Government, offer hope of some form of restitution for the failures of church and state?

Presenter: Davie Donaldson
Producer: Kate Bissell
Research: Kate Bissell and Emily Essen
Story Consultants: Jack Kibble White and Kirsty Williams
Music, Mix and Sound Design: Julian Corrie
Executive Editor: Susie Crumless
Commissioning Editor: Heather Kane Darling

Published on Friday, 18th July 2025.

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