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Love Bombed

Society EN ↓ 34 episodes

Vicky Pattison investigates romance fraud, exploring extreme cases of love bombing, lies and psychological manipulation. Victims share their stories and experts discuss how we, as a society, can affect change. Series 4. WifeHunterUncovering one the UK’s most prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Despite a court ban he is still on dating apps and talking to women. One of them is us. Previously on Love Bombed: Series 3. Love Bombed Presents...BetrayedVicky Pattison explores double lives, mental trickery, manipulation and love. Series 2. Who is Alex? A story of survival after a woman nearly los...

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BBC Local Radio

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Society

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www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Mar 20, 2026

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Episodes

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 8. The Reckoning 13.02.2023

Vicky listens to the police tapes as Greg faces some tough questions. Police are amazed to discover Wilson had been up to his old tricks while he was on the run and it turns out there may have been real people playing the parts of fictitious characters. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Prod...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 7. On The Run 13.02.2023

Vicky looks at the police files containing surprising documents which Greg Wilson used to back up his stories to make them so believable. Meanwhile, Detective Constable Chris Bentham from Durham Police reveals where Greg Wilson had gone and how they found him. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Onli...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 6. Greg's Wife, Rachel 13.02.2023

Rachel explains how she and Greg Wilson first met, how he ‘love bombed’ her and how a happy marriage began to turn sour. She also shares how he managed to lead a double life with Coleen and talks about the impact it has had on her and their three sons. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Produ...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 5. The Unravelling 13.02.2023

The truth finally catches up with James Scott after postponed marriages and two years of deceit. Those who loved him realise they didn't know him, or his name. He is actually called Greg Wilson and he has been leading a double life. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Producer: Rachael Smith....

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 4. An All New Low 13.02.2023

James earns his brother-in-law-to-be's loyalty and turns his attention to "helping" the family of a disabled child. On radio adverts promoting his newest business venture, James promises a cash donation to a kids charity. He also approaches the mother of a disabled child offering a fundraising drive to help improve her life. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . W...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 3. A New Business 13.02.2023

James involves Coleen and her sister Karen in his exciting new plans for a restaurant and wine bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. He soon has businesspeople from across Tyneside also working on the ambitious project, but all is not what it seems. On top of that, he has to find a plausible way out of his proposed wedding. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Produ...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 2. A Miracle Baby 13.02.2023

Coleen does not want any more children so James tells her that he is having a vasectomy. After the procedure, he appears bandaged and in discomfort. When Coleen finds out she's pregnant by James, he calls it a miracle. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Prod...

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: 1. Firefighting 13.02.2023

Coleen meets James Scott online and is ‘love bombed’ into a relationship. His fake firefighter job provides the perfect cover for what he's really up to at night. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Series 1: Who is James Scott?: Trailer 08.02.2023

The incredible double life of a serial cheater and how his true identity was finally revealed. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk . Writer/Producer: Jon Douglas. Technical producer: Ollie Peart. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

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