World Of Secrets Podcast
NEW season: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape
NEW season: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed 鈥 then owner of one of the most famous shops in the world 鈥 is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. Now they refuse to be silenced any longer.
This is a story of power and control at the very top of British society. At the time of many of the alleged attacks, Mohamed Al Fayed was the owner of London鈥檚 luxury department store Harrods, and also the iconic Ritz Paris hotel and English football club Fulham FC.
The 大象传媒 has heard testimony of over 20 women.
Harrods has condemned Al Fayed鈥檚 actions 鈥渋n the strongest terms鈥 and has told the 大象传媒 that 鈥渁s a business we failed our employees who were his victims and for this we sincerely apologise.鈥 Harrods says the organisation is different today to the one owned by Al Fayed, and it 鈥渟eeks to put the welfare of our employees at the heart of everything we do.鈥
The story begins in the 1980s in Knightsbridge, an affluent, exclusive district of London. It continues through the 90s, following the death of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, Mohamed Al Fayed鈥檚 son, and into the late 2000s.
The billionaire was portrayed in the popular television series The Crown, a drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Mohamed Al Fayed died in 2023.
This season is about sexual abuse, and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing.
World of Secrets is the home of major 大象传媒 global investigations and gripping storytelling. Holding the powerful to account and exposing scandals around the world.
These are the previous seasons of World of Secrets:
Season 1: The Abercrombie Guys. An investigation into claims of sexual exploitation made against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. He and his British partner were accused by several men, recruited for sex events they hosted around the world.
Season 2: The Disciples. The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. A story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua鈥檚 claimed healing powers, and the promise that one day they could be like him, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from family and friends.
Season 3: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London 鈥 by one person. He killed so many, he lost count. In piecing together this story, the new season of World of Secrets exposes the disturbed past and racial injustices of South Africa itself.
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Episodes to download
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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 5. Silenced no more—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Mohamed Al Fayed sells Harrods and retreats into a world of luxury villas and yachts
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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 4. Surveillance state—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Security cameras were everywhere in Harrods. There鈥檚 an atmosphere of paranoia.
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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 3. Paris—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Work trips to 鈥渢he city of lights鈥 turn dark. Al Fayed鈥檚 power and control becomes clear.
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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 2. Executive suite—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Sophia is handed an incredible opportunity at Harrods but not everything is as it seems.
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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 1. Golden opportunity—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
Thu 19 Sep 2024
A dream job offer arrives from Harrods, to the surprise of debutante teenager, Cheska
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The Abercrombie Guys: 10. Final Fantasy—The Abercrombie Guys
Fri 13 Sep 2024
"I thought I was gonna die." One man fears for his life after meeting The Abercrombie Guys
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The Abercrombie Guys: 9. The FBI is at my door—The Abercrombie Guys
Fri 13 Sep 2024
The FBI is investigating The Abercrombie Guys, as one man pledges to defend them.
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The Apartheid Killer: 6. Faces at the Window—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 19 Aug 2024
How many people did Louis van Schoor really kill?
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The Apartheid Killer: 5. The Trial—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Can justice be done or would he be cleared? The reckoning of Louis van Schoor.
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The Apartheid Killer: 4. The Hunter Becomes the Hunted—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? People were fighting back.
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The Apartheid Killer: 3. The Killing Machine—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 29 Jul 2024
The making of mass murderer Louis van Schoor.
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The Apartheid Killer: 2. 鈥榃e Love Louis鈥—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Who killed Edward and so many others? His name was Louis van Schoor and we found him.
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The Apartheid Killer: 1. Edward鈥檚 Ghost—The Apartheid Killer
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in East London, South Africa.
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The Apartheid Killer: The Trailer—The Apartheid Killer
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Four more World of Secrets seasons are coming soon, starting with The Apartheid Killer.
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Special: World of Secrets live—The Disciples
Mon 6 May 2024
Inside the investigation and the journalists behind the TB Joshua story The Disciples
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The Disciples: 9. Man of God—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
The secret daughter of TB Joshua, who dared to rebel against her prophet father
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The Disciples: 8. Collapse—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
People are trapped under rubble in the church compound. The world鈥檚 eyes are on TB Joshua
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The Disciples: 7. Beware of Blasphemers—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
A former disciple and once loyal recruiter speaks out. For TB Joshua, it鈥檚 betrayal.
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The Disciples: 6. Miracle machine—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Healer or fraud? The truth about TB Joshua, whose miracles made him rich and famous
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The Disciples: 5. The Maze—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Anneka confronts TB Joshua. What really happened in his fifth-floor apartment?
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The Disciples: 4. Daddy鈥檚 Calling—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Namibian teenager Jessica gives up everything to join prophet TB Joshua in Lagos.
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The Disciples: 3. The Compound—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Isolated, obedient and sleep deprived, TB Joshua鈥檚 new disciples adapt to compound life.
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The Disciples: 2. The Prophet—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
The myths around Nigerian pastor TB Joshua draw young followers from across the world.
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The Disciples: 1. Sin No More—The Disciples
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Shots ring out at a Lagos church guarded by gunmen. Behind these high walls are secrets
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The Abercrombie Guys: 8. The Fallout—The Abercrombie Guys
Tue 21 Nov 2023
A lawsuit is filed revealing new allegations. What did Abercrombie and Fitch know?
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The Abercrombie Guys: 7. Do You Remember Me?—The Abercrombie Guys
Mon 2 Oct 2023
The Abercrombie Guys鈥 alleged main recruiter is tracked-down and confronted.
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The Abercrombie Guys: 6. Inside the Operation—The Abercrombie Guys
Mon 2 Oct 2023
They were trying to act so perfect.鈥 A former assistant to The Abercrombie Guys speaks.
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The Abercrombie Guys: 5. Midnight in Marrakesh—The Abercrombie Guys
Mon 2 Oct 2023
A model is made a lucrative offer to meet the Abercrombie Guys in Morocco.
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The Abercrombie Guys: 4. The Mysterious Mr Smith—The Abercrombie Guys
Mon 2 Oct 2023
Who is the other Abercrombie guy, Matthew Smith?
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The Abercrombie Guys: 3. The Marine—The Abercrombie Guys
Mon 2 Oct 2023
A former US marine turned reality star is invited to meet The Abercrombie Guys.