Shiny Bob: The Devil’s Advocate

A conspiracy theory that a cabal of gay judges threaten the justice system has gripped Scotland. A shiny lawyer with a dark secret claims to have a list that possesses the truth.

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Episodes

6. Beneath The Circle

In this final episode, decades on from the Magic Circle scandal, a dark secret is revealed about Shiny Bob and his inner circle. You can watch the accompanying documentary, 'Beneath the Magic Circle Affair', on BBC iPlayer.

Jun 05, 2023•35 min

5. The Inquiry

As the damning contents of a leaked secret police report spark outrage, a high profile lawyer is tasked with finding the truth of the Magic Circle conspiracy theory.

Jun 05, 2023•32 min

4. Fettesgate

A police station has been robbed. Hundreds of documents have been stolen. Could one of them be a damning police report on the Magic Circle scandal?

Jun 05, 2023•28 min

3. Operation Planet

A police investigation into alleged abuse of young gay men becomes part of the Magic Circle scandal. For the first time, we hear from those involved in the controversial case.

Jun 05, 2023•45 min

2. The List

A senior lawyer claims to have a list of secretly gay legal figures and is threatening to expose its contents. As cases collapse, the press start to dig deeper.

Jun 05, 2023•28 min

1. A Scandal Is Born

A rumour that secretly gay lawyers and judges are perverting the course of justice sparks a conspiracy theory that puts the press on a hunt.

Jun 05, 2023•33 min

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A conspiracy theory that a cabal of gay judges threaten the justice system has gripped Scotland. A shiny lawyer with a dark secret claims to have a list that possesses the truth.

May 30, 2023•1 min

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