On a winter’s day in 1990, Joanna Brittan’s boss beckons her off the street, and into a waiting limousine. They take a long drive to a country estate outside of London, where they meet Mohamed Al-Fayed – the billionaire businessman who owns the iconic department store, Harrods. Decades later, Joanna will look back at this strange trip to the countryside in a new, disturbing light. And when serious allegations emerge after Al-Fayed’s death, she believes that her story is part of a bigger picture that is only just beginning to be revealed.Host: Nicola Thorp.Producer: Nicola Thorp and Matt Nielson.Writer: Matt Nielson.Sound design and mixing: Basil Oxtoby.Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini.Executive Producers: Jamie East, Bella Soames, Emma Shaw.Associate Producer (Ep 1): Lisa Brinkworth.New episodes of Al-Fayed: Who Looked Away? are released weekly, however you can join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away - along with exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series.Take advantage of a 7 day free trial and become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He found his wife’s name in the files on Britain's Epstein. Who else knew what was happening? Documentary maker Keaton Stone joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss his investigation into Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former Harrods owner who holidayed with Princess Diana. What began with his wife’s CV became a years-long search for the truth, pursued from his garden shed. --- Keaton’s X: @keatonstone Justice for Fayed and Harrods Survivors. Stand with survivors. Follow the campaign. Read their stories: https://harrodssurvivors.org/ @J4FHS Contact: speakup@harrodssurvivors.org --- The story behind “Britain’s Epstein” reaches across the Atlantic. Keaton recounts allegations involving an American ambassador’s daughter, explains how former CIA operatives working privately for Vanity Fair investigated Al-Fayed, and describes finding his wife’s name in their surveillance records. From warnings to Princess Diana to accounts of hidden corridors and a revolving bookcase, Keaton describes the world behind Al-Fayed’s public image. He discusses allegations about police, doctors and other enablers, the BBC documentary, Harrods’ response, and the more than 500 survivors he says have come forward. He also explains why, in his view, public sympathy after the deaths of Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed changed the effort to expose Dodi’s father. How did Al-Fayed escape accountability during his lifetime—and who still holds the evidence that could help survivors today? Subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that hold powerful people to account. CHAPTERS 00:00 The CV That Started the Al-Fayed Investigation 04:42 Al-Fayed, Harrods and Princess Diana 08:04 Diana, the Queen and the American Connection 11:34 Why the Al-Fayed Investigation Stalled 15:29 Former CIA Operatives and the Name in the Files 18:42 What Happened to Keaton Stone’s Wife? 23:39 Hidden Corridors and a Bookcase That Moved 26:26 Why His Wife Wished She’d Never Told Him 29:04 Trying to Expose Al-Fayed Before He Died 32:25 Why Did the BBC Take So Long? 35:33 What Has Really Changed at Harrods? 38:27 The Police Email That Exposed Survivors’ Details 41:08 What Did the Police Already Know? 45:02 Why Were Doctors Examining Harrods Staff? 50:16 How Young Were Al-Fayed’s Alleged Victims? 54:08 Who Still Holds the Missing Evidence? #MohamedAlFayed #PrincessDiana #Heretics #KeatonStone #Harrods

Put survivors’ testimony about Mohamed Al-Fayed in front of MPs – securing an inquiry, breaking down barriers and holding power to account.

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The UK Home Office has formally recognized at least five women who were abused by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed as victims of modern slavery. These cases, including instances of international and domestic trafficking, mark significant legal acknowledgment under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM). The survivors, some trafficked within Harrods itself, received 'conclusive grounds' decisions that bolster their credibility in criminal proceedings. Legal experts note such recognitions can influence police investigations into human trafficking. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 defines trafficking as arranging travel for exploitation. Survivors from the advocacy group No One Above, referred by anti-slavery charity Unseen, now have legal status confirming their experiences. Mohamed Al Fayed, who died in 2023 without facing charges, is accused of sexual crimes against hundreds of women. His brother Salah, deceased since 2010, also faces allegations. The Metropolitan Police's Operation Cornpoppy investigates potential enablers of these abuses, with over 150 victims reporting incidents of sexual exploitation and trafficking.