On 29th July 1981, while the eyes of the world are on London and captivated by the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, an eight-year-old boy disappears on his way home from the celebrations. Despite a huge police search he is never seen alive again. Seven months later his partial remains are discovered in a small patch of woodland in rural Sussex, many miles from home. Forty years on, and despite the emergence of new evidence, no-one has been brought to justice for the abduction and death of Vishal Mehrotra and the police appear to have exhausted all their...
Episode 10: Fresh Leads
After the series launches Colin is approached by people who say they have information – things noticed decades before and never forgotten. But 40 years on can these memories push the investigation forward?
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Episode 9: The Man in the Tower
Following Colin’s visit the police get involved – and the team receive shocking news. And, as the investigation draws to a close, a tantalising distant memory brings one more suspect into the frame...
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Presented by Colin Campbell and Suchin Mehrotra
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Episode 9 producer: Jolyon Jenkins
Series audio production, sound design and original mus
Episode 8: The Fourth Man
The investigation team make a shocking discovery that sends Colin halfway across the world. It’s a huge gamble for one last shot at the truth – but will he find what he’s looking for?
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Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Episode producer: Jolyon Jenkins
Episode sound design and mix: Arlie Adlington
Original music: Steve Urquha
Episode 7: The Elephant in the Room
Why has Vishal’s case remained unsolved for so many decades? Suchin takes a step back from the investigation to look at the bigger picture. What has brought his family to this point? And what’s really going on?
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Presented by Suchin Mehrotra
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive producer Alistair Jack
Episode 6: The Showdown
After gathering his evidence Colin goes searching – and comes face to face with a man who has a very big question to answer. And following his investigation the police visit Vishal’s family with news...
If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Episode producer: Jolyon Jenkins
Episode sound design and mix: Arlie Adlington
Original
Episode 5: The School
Colin meets a witness – and a group of men bravely tell him what happened to them at school 40 years ago when they were boys, in the hope that what they know may help the investigation into Vishal’s disappearance...
If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
Presented and investigated by Colin Campbell
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive P
Episode 4: The Coincidence
Decades pass without an answer. But in 2020 lightning strikes. A BBC reporter gets a mysterious call – the man says he’s been deep within the police and he’s seen something that might blow the case wide open...
Presented by Suchin Mehrotra and Colin Campbell
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive producer: Alistair Jackson
A BBC Studios Production
Episode 3: The Woods
Many miles from home two men make a chance discovery. Vishu gets a call at work, the media descend – and life for this family will never be the same again.
Presented by Suchin Mehrotra
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive producer: Alistair Jackson
A BBC Studios Production
Episode 2: The Search
A massive search for the missing child swings into action. The police comb London, the TV news appeals for information, the public report sightings - and suspicion falls on his father...
Presented by Suchin Mehrotra
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive producer: Alistair Jackson
A BBC Studios Production
Episode 1: The Royal Wedding
A young family joins the crowds to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in central London. But on the way home one of the children disappears and a nightmare begins.
Presented by Suchin Mehrotra
Series written and produced by Satiyesh Manoharajah
Audio production, sound design and original music: Steve Urquhart
Executive producer: Alistair Jackson
A BBC Studios Production
Introducing Vishal
On the day Prince Charles marries Lady Diana a boy in the crowd vanishes.