World of Secrets - Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 1. Golden opportunity
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A dream job offer arrives from Harrods, to the surprise of debutante teenager, Cheska. Why is one of the world’s most famous luxury shops interested in her? How do they know where she lives - where to send the letter? It’s the 1990s in London. Cheska and other rich girls are being introduced to high society, as part of an centuries old tradition. What should she do next? Soon after she gets the job offer, Cheska is working in owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s personal office in London’s exclusive Park Lane. Can Al Fayed help her with her ambition to act?
This season of World of Secrets is about sexual abuse, and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Season 4 of World of Secrets, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, is a Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service.
Presenters: Shaimaa Khalil and Cassie Cornish-Trestrail
Producer: Sally Abrahams
Senior Producer: Neal Razzell
Series Editor: Matt Willis
Sound design: Neil Churchill and Nigel Appleton
Special thanks to Series Consultant Keaton Stone, Director Erica Gornall, and Executive Producer Mike Radford
Commissioning Senior Producer: Anne Dixey
Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel
Published on Thursday, 19th September 2024.
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