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Jun 2023
45m 26s

Shiny Bob: The Devil's Advocate: 3. Oper...

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
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A police investigation into alleged abuse of young gay men becomes part of the Magic Circle scandal. For the first time, we hear from those involved in the controversial case.

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