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Blood Ties

Series 5

Episode 7: Tim Brannigan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

How far would you go to keep your own child? One mother's love led to a fabricated rape, deceit on an extraordinary scale and persuading the authorities to agree to a huge cover-up. Show more

Blood Ties

Series 5

Episode 8: Nicola Jeffery

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Ruth Wishart talks to Nicola Jeffery about raising a daughter with learning disabilities and why she and her husband Kevin decided to adopt another child with special needs. Show more

Blood Ties

Series 5

Episode 5: Rebecca

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Ruth Wishart speaks to Rebecca about fleeing her violent husband, the reign of terror he inflicted on her and her sons, and its terrifying end. Show more

Blood Ties

Series 5

Episode 1: Elizabeth Burton Phillips

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Orkney

Ruth Wishart speaks to a mum forced to disown her own sons as they spiralled into drug addiction. She tells Ruth the stark choice given to her by her husband - him or the boys.