8. The Showdown
Summary
This episode details the final push to expose and shut down Lighthouse International Group, revealing a parallel government investigation that leads to a court hearing. Despite Lighthouse leader Paul Waugh's defiant defense and online smear campaigns, the judge rules to wind up the company. The episode concludes with a dramatic street confrontation between the BBC reporter, Paul Waugh, and former members, alongside reflections on the group's deceptive control and the challenging road to recovery for those who left.Episode description
It’s the final showdown. The BBC team finds out there’s been another investigation going on in parallel to their one. It’s by the Government, who want Lighthouse shut down.
Lighthouse International Group end up in court, and more than 20 team members crowd into the hearing room, squashed alongside the BBC as well as Jeff and Dawn. Catrin finally gets to put her questions to Lighthouse and their leader Paul Waugh, and a massive crowd piles down a central London street as she tries to get answers.
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Reporter: Catrin Nye Written by: Jamie Bartlett and Catrin Nye Producers: Osman Iqbal, Natalie Truswell, Ed Main & Jo Adnitt Researcher: Aisha Doherty Executive Producer: Ravin Sampat Sound Mixing: James Bradshaw Original Music by: Phil Channell Commissioner: Rhian Roberts