Killer Dust [Assume Nothing]

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Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ?

The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory.

“90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making?

Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months.

All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ?

Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London.

It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage.

The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer.

But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when.

She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public.

This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England.

It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet.

Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne

Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden

Executive Editor: Andy Martin

The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.

Duration

60 minutes

15 minutes

Genre

Crime And Justice
True Crime
Factual

Station

Radio 4

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		20250310	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
01	A Very Strange Event	20250303	20250304 (R4)	A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Workers sign oaths of secrecy. A story of cover-ups, corporate espionage, fightbacks – and death. [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
02	Burying Evidence	20250303	20250304 (R4) 20250305 (R4)	An unmarked grave - and missing documents. What do the authorities know? An unmarked grave – and missing documents. What do the authorities know? A story of cover-ups, corporate espionage, fightbacks – and death. A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
03	The 'evil Day'?	20250303	20250305 (R4) 20250306 (R4)	A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
04	3. The 'evil Day'?	20250303	20250305 (R4)	A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
04	3. The ''evil Day''?	20250303	20250305 (R4)	A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Panic	20250303	20250306 (R4) 20250307 (R4)	Strikes, panic and stock market shares in freefall. Strikes, panic, stock market shares in freefall. Corporate espionage has some very odd results. A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
05	The Bodies Pile Up	20250303	20250307 (R4)	A woman types an anonymous letter - triggering a ferocious corporate court battle. A woman types an anonymous letter. She'll never know - but it will trigger a battle from red brick England, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan. [LISTEN NOW]
06	One Million Pages	20250303	20250310 (R4)	Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. [LISTEN NOW]
07	6. One Million Pages	20250303	20250310 (R4)	Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
07	6. One Million Pages	20250310		Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
07	Guilty Knowledge	20250303	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. [LISTEN NOW]
08	7. Guilty Knowledge	20250303	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
08	7. Guilty Knowledge	20250310	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
08	The Poisoned Children	20250303	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
09	8. The Poisoned Children	20250310	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
09	Frozen	20250310	20250303 20250313 (R4)	Into the present – and people are still dying - In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. Into the present - and people are still dying\u2026 [LISTEN NOW]
10	Back To Ballyclare	20250303	20250314 (R4)	A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. [LISTEN NOW]
11	10. Back To Ballyclare	20250303	20250314 (R4)	A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
11	10. Back To Ballyclare	20250314		A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
12		20250411		A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
13		20250418		A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		20250310	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
01	A Very Strange Event	20250303	20250304 (R4)	A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Workers sign oaths of secrecy. A story of cover-ups, corporate espionage, fightbacks – and death. [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
02	Burying Evidence	20250303	20250304 (R4) 20250305 (R4)	An unmarked grave - and missing documents. What do the authorities know? An unmarked grave – and missing documents. What do the authorities know? A story of cover-ups, corporate espionage, fightbacks – and death. A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
03	The 'evil Day'?	20250303	20250305 (R4) 20250306 (R4)	A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
04	3. The 'evil Day'?	20250303	20250305 (R4)	A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
04	3. The ''evil Day''?	20250303	20250305 (R4)	A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen? In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin A secretive place - but some are talking. Will anyone get to listen? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Panic	20250303	20250306 (R4) 20250307 (R4)	Strikes, panic and stock market shares in freefall. Strikes, panic, stock market shares in freefall. Corporate espionage has some very odd results. A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? [LISTEN NOW] [LISTEN NOW]
05	The Bodies Pile Up	20250303	20250307 (R4)	A woman types an anonymous letter - triggering a ferocious corporate court battle. A woman types an anonymous letter. She'll never know - but it will trigger a battle from red brick England, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan. [LISTEN NOW]
06	One Million Pages	20250303	20250310 (R4)	Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. [LISTEN NOW]
07	6. One Million Pages	20250303	20250310 (R4)	Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
07	6. One Million Pages	20250310		Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Strange packages arrive from the US - and a death prompts a woman to take action. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
07	Guilty Knowledge	20250303	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. [LISTEN NOW]
08	7. Guilty Knowledge	20250303	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
08	7. Guilty Knowledge	20250310	20250311 (R4)	The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams prepare for a court battle but are finding it tough - until the phone rings. The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
08	The Poisoned Children	20250303	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
09	8. The Poisoned Children	20250310	20250312 (R4)	Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin Decision day in a fight for justice. Can two women beat a multinational? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
09	Frozen	20250310	20250303 20250313 (R4)	Into the present – and people are still dying - In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. Into the present - and people are still dying\u2026 [LISTEN NOW]
10	Back To Ballyclare	20250303	20250314 (R4)	A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. [LISTEN NOW]
11	10. Back To Ballyclare	20250303	20250314 (R4)	A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
11	10. Back To Ballyclare	20250314		A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began. In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm. ? The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs ? was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process. ? All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy. ? What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn't know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it's a dangerous substance. But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden Executive Editor: Andy Martin The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
12		20250411		A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]
13		20250418		A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. Oaths of secrecy. What's going on? The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes. [LISTEN NOW]