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6. Control

We meet Simon, a former member who ended up deep in Lighthouse, recruiting for them and living with them. Until he fled.

We meet Simon, who ended up deep in Lighthouse, recruiting for them, monitoring their critics and living with his mentor. But one day Simon says he realised he was actually in a cult, and he had no choice but to pack his bags and run.

What happens when a life coach takes over your life? Catrin Nye and her team expose control, intimidation and fear at a sinister life coaching company.

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

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29 minutes

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Wed 16 Aug 2023 21:00
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  • Wed 10 May 2023 11:30
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  • Wed 16 Aug 2023 21:00
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  • A Very British Cult

    The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life. Catrin Nye investigates.