
Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott
In this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences. From surviving life-changing events and escaping dangerous situations to stories of crime, cults, and shocking split-second decisions, each guest shares their story with complete honesty. Raw, candid and deeply personal, these are the stories you won't forget.
Episodes

One Punch Killer on Violence, Guilt and Redemption
In 2011, Jacob Dunne threw a single punch on a night out that turned fatal, landing him in prison and changing both his life and his victim's family's lives forever. After his release, he connected with his victim's parents through restorative justice and ultimately turned his life around with their encouragement. Find the full episode of Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott on Spotify an

Bereaved Mother: Did Social Media Take My Son’s Life?
Support Resources:Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.ukChild Bereavement UK -- 0800 02 888 40 --childbereavementuk.orgDrinkline -- 0300 123 1110Adfam -- adfam.org.ukIn 2022, Ellen's life was forever changed by the tragic death of her 14-year-old son, Jools. The cause of Jools' death is unknown, and Ellen has always believed there is more to it - but when she tried to access Jools'

Ex Gangster On The £80 Million Drug Deal That Got Him Arrested
Support Resources:Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.ukFrank Stedman was working as a drug dealer in Essex when he was caught by the Serious Organised Crime Agency in one the biggest undercover drug stings in British history. After a stint on the run in Thailand, he was apprehended upon his return at Heathrow Airport and convicted for his involvement in a major drug deal involving 299 kilos o

Domestic Abuse Survivor: Escaping My Husband
At 17, Natasha Saunders met John: an older man who swept her off her feet with his flattery, charm and constant communication. Within a few months, the new couple had moved in together, gotten engaged and were due to have a baby. This sudden escalation marked the beginning of an eight-year marriage marred with relentless, complex and multifaceted abuse -- until Natasha eventually hatched a plan to

The Woman Who Brought Down A Global Cult
Support Resources Childline -- 020 7616 9999childline.org.uk Samaritans -- 116 123samaritans.org.ukJuliana Bühring was born into a notorious, global cult founded by David Berg in the 1960s. Removed from her parents' care at the age of three, she was raised in a series of military-style training camps and endured a difficult, nomadic childhood, alleging frequent physical, psychological and sexu
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