EXPOSED: THE CHURCHES DARKEST SECRET

 

EXPOSED: THE CHURCHES DARKEST SECRET- EPISODE 2 – TOP HAT / BBC2 - DIRECTOR: BEN STEELE

The story of the decades-long pursuit of Bishop Peter Ball by the individuals determined to bring him to justice. It is also the story of a cover-up that went to the highest levels of the Church of England.

Peter Ball's charisma saw him develop a national profile, make TV appearances on chat shows and claim influential friends in the establishment, including the Prince of Wales. But he was also a manipulative sexual predator abusing numerous teenage boys and young men in his spiritual care, subjecting them to sexual assault and sadistic beatings

Using powerful testimony from victims, police and church officials, and dramatic reconstruction, this series charts the story of those who fought for many years to bring a prosecution against Peter Ball. The films show their bravery and persistence in uncovering the truth while he and other offending Church of England clergy continued to get away with their crimes. Eventually, their efforts led to Bishop Peter Ball becoming the most senior member of the Church to be prosecuted for sex crimes. His story represents many others who abused and a culture within the church which helped them escape justice.

SHORTLISTED: GRIERSON DOCUMENTARY AWARDS: BEST HISTORY DOCUMENTARY 2020

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