World Of Secrets

World Of Secrets

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NEW season: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – then owner of one of the most famous shops in the world – 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’s luxury department store Harrods, and also the iconic Ritz Paris hotel and English football club Fulham FC.

The BBC has heard testimony of over 20 women.

Harrods has condemned Al Fayed’s actions “in the strongest terms” and has told the BBC that “as a business we failed our employees who were his victims and for this we sincerely apologise.” Harrods says the organisation is different today to the one owned by Al Fayed, and it “seeks to put the welfare of our employees at the heart of everything we do.”

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’s 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 BBC 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’s 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 – 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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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of World Of Secrets?

There are 33 episodes avaiable of World Of Secrets.

What is World Of Secrets about?

We have categorized World Of Secrets as:

  • Society & Culture
  • True Crime
  • Documentary

Where can you listen to World Of Secrets?

World Of Secrets is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
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  • Google Podcasts

When did World Of Secrets start?

The first episode of World Of Secrets that we have available was released 2 October 2023.

Who creates the podcast World Of Secrets?

World Of Secrets is produced and created by BBC.