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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 38 MIN

Undercover at the Church of Scientology

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A Scientology whistleblower told Times journalist Tom Ball that the church’s Edinburgh branch had children as young as thirteen working there during school hours. The church denied the allegation. Tom went undercover to investigate. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Ball, news reporter, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducer: Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Revealed: how Scientology recruits children as 'staff'Further listening: Undercover at Britain’s ‘conspiracy school’Clips: Apostate Alex - YouTube.Photo: Ian Rutherford for The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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