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Oct 13
33m 33s

The Phone Call: "I'm going to make you f...

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About this episode

A taped confession should mean justice - but what if the predator disappears? As Lydia struggles to keep her family together, the weight of what’s to come is unbearable. Then, an unexpected turn leaves her questioning whether justice will ever be served.

This episode contains some strong language and deals with sexual abuse.  

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Host: Anaya Echo Hawk

Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill

Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby

Production management: Juliette Harvey

Executive Producer: Joe Kent

The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production

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