Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 6. The ripple effect

Many more women have made allegations of abuse and rape against Mohamed Al Fayed – including Margot, who was hired as his children’s nanny. We hear her story and find out about developments in the investigation since we published the first five episodes. Harrods says it is in the process of settling over 250 claims from women who say they were abused by its former owner.

Shaimaa Khalil speaks to series consultant Keaton Stone, Erica Gornall the director of Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, and Hannah Price from the BBC News Investigations unit.

This episode contains graphic details of sexual assault, which some listeners may find distressing.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

This episode was updated on 25 October 2024.

Season 4 of World of Secrets, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, is a Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service.

Presenters: Shaimaa Khalil and Cassie Cornish-Trestrail Producer: Sally Abrahams Senior Producer: Neal Razzell Series Editor: Matt Willis Sound design: Neil Churchill and Nigel Appleton Special thanks to Series Consultant Keaton Stone, Director Erica Gornall, and Executive Producer Mike Radford Commissioning Senior Producer: Anne Dixey Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel