
Lucky Boy
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Podcast Overview
<p>Gareth’s whole life has been defined by a relationship he had 35 years ago when, as a 14-year-old schoolboy, he fell in love with an attractive young teacher at his school. He spent most afternoons in her bedroom and thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. But when she walked out of his life everything started to unravel. </p><br><p>Lucky Boy is a four-part series in which Chloe Hadjimatheou asks who gets to be a perpetrator and a victim.</p><br><p>Gareth spent years believing he was a lucky boy. He was the 14-year-old who got the attention of the attractive young science teacher. Now, decades later, he wants the truth to come out about the damage it’s caused him. But his story is not straight forward. </p><br><p>Thank you for listening to Lucky Boy. </p><br><p>You can listen to more of our investigations on <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/688b423b811827610936a2c0/lnk.to/tortoiseinvestigates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tortoise Investigates.</a></p><p>Follow the feed to be the first to hear when we release brand-new investigations.</p><p>To get all our investigations early and ad-free, subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.</p><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com </p><br><p><br></p><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
8/1/2025
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Recent Episodes

August 4, 2025
An update on the story | Ep 5
Reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou reveals a crucial update on the "Lucky Boy" investigation, uncovering the Metropolitan Police's parallel inquiry into Gareth's allegations.

August 1, 2025
Lucky Boys | Ep 4
Chloe Hadjimatheou interviews Sally Anne Bowen about her version of events and a message from another 'lucky boy'.

August 1, 2025
The school | Ep 3
Host Chloe Hadjimatheou interviews a former teacher who reveals ongoing cover-ups related to Gareth's beliefs.
6 total episodes available
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Gareth
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- What is Lucky Boy?
<p>Gareth’s whole life has been defined by a relationship he had 35 years ago when, as a 14-year-old schoolboy, he fell in love with an attractive young teacher at his school. He spent most afternoons in her bedroom and thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. But when she walked out of his life everything started to unravel. </p><br><p>Lucky Boy is a four-part series in which Chloe Hadjimatheou asks who gets to be a perpetrator and a victim.</p><br><p>Gareth spent years believing he was a lucky boy. He was the 14-year-old who got the attention of the attractive young science teacher. Now, decades later, he wants the truth to come out about the damage it’s caused him. But his story is not straight forward. </p><br><p>Thank you for listening to Lucky Boy. </p><br><p>You can listen to more of our investigations on <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/688b423b811827610936a2c0/lnk.to/tortoiseinvestigates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tortoise Investigates.</a></p><p>Follow the feed to be the first to hear when we release brand-new investigations.</p><p>To get all our investigations early and ad-free, subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.</p><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com </p><br><p><br></p><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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