Chloe Hadjimatheou

This is Chloe, Chloe Hatch. Chloe, hi. It's a bit of a blast from the past, I'll explain, but is this a good time to talk? This is a former Christ College boy who was a couple of years above Gareth at the school. He's someone I used to know fairly well. At one point he was going out with a good friend of mine, but I haven't spoken to him in years, so I'd almost forgotten all about him.

This is Chloe, Chloe Hatch. Chloe, hi. It's a bit of a blast from the past, I'll explain, but is this a good time to talk? This is a former Christ College boy who was a couple of years above Gareth at the school. He's someone I used to know fairly well. At one point he was going out with a good friend of mine, but I haven't spoken to him in years, so I'd almost forgotten all about him.

When I call, he says he's happy for me to use what he says over the phone, as long as I don't use his name or his real voice. And what he does is try to set out for me what he and many other former Christ College boys think about all this.

When I call, he says he's happy for me to use what he says over the phone, as long as I don't use his name or his real voice. And what he does is try to set out for me what he and many other former Christ College boys think about all this.

It's a strange way of putting it, an innocent time, when an adult, a teacher, could have sex with a child and it wasn't thought of as abuse. Honestly, it feels like the reverse to me, like innocence being stolen in a lesserware time. But that's how lots of pupils saw it back then and still see it today. And maybe it goes some way to explaining the attitude of the teachers to all this too.

It's a strange way of putting it, an innocent time, when an adult, a teacher, could have sex with a child and it wasn't thought of as abuse. Honestly, it feels like the reverse to me, like innocence being stolen in a lesserware time. But that's how lots of pupils saw it back then and still see it today. And maybe it goes some way to explaining the attitude of the teachers to all this too.

But a lot can happen in 30 years. Time weighs heavily on guilty consciences. I can't help but wonder whether one of the teachers might be ready to talk.

But a lot can happen in 30 years. Time weighs heavily on guilty consciences. I can't help but wonder whether one of the teachers might be ready to talk.

Next time on Lucky Boy.

Next time on Lucky Boy.

Sally-Anne Bowen denies having any kind of sexual relationship with Gareth. She also denies she was asked to leave Christ College School. Lucky Boys reported by me, Chloe Hajimefeu. The producers, Gary Marshall. Additional production from Rebecca Moore. Sound design is by Hannah Varrell. Original music by Tom Kinsella. Podcast artwork by Lola Williams.

Sally-Anne Bowen denies having any kind of sexual relationship with Gareth. She also denies she was asked to leave Christ College School. Lucky Boys reported by me, Chloe Hajimefeu. The producers, Gary Marshall. Additional production from Rebecca Moore. Sound design is by Hannah Varrell. Original music by Tom Kinsella. Podcast artwork by Lola Williams.

The voice actors in this episode were Robin Edwards, Andrew Butler and John Jones. And the executive producer is Basha Cummings. If you or someone you know has experienced the issues covered in this episode, there are places you can reach out to.

The voice actors in this episode were Robin Edwards, Andrew Butler and John Jones. And the executive producer is Basha Cummings. If you or someone you know has experienced the issues covered in this episode, there are places you can reach out to.

If you have any concerns about a child, then you can contact the NSPCC's helpline by calling 0808 800 500 or emailing help at nspcc.org.uk or visiting their website. Children can contact Childline and talk to an impartial counsellor. No concern is too big or small to discuss. Simply call 0800 1111 or visit their website for a one-to-one chat.

If you have any concerns about a child, then you can contact the NSPCC's helpline by calling 0808 800 500 or emailing help at nspcc.org.uk or visiting their website. Children can contact Childline and talk to an impartial counsellor. No concern is too big or small to discuss. Simply call 0800 1111 or visit their website for a one-to-one chat.

For general concerns or talk, adults can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or email joe at samaritans.org. That's joe at samaritans.org.

For general concerns or talk, adults can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or email joe at samaritans.org. That's joe at samaritans.org.

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