Impulsive: 8. Collateral
From Shadow World by BBC Radio 4
February 13, 2026 · 15 min · Season 7 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode explores the case of a solicitor who defrauded his clients and the potential connection to his medication.
Andrew’s a respected local solicitor when one day he’s arrested. He has defrauded his elderly clients of more than £600,000, which he’s spent on sex workers and antiques. His wife Frances and daughter Alice are shocked - this seems completely out of character. Then they learn there could be a connection to Andrew’s Parkinson’s medication. But will the judge accept this as mitigation for his crimes? Details of organisations offering help and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline. If you have any concerns about medication you’re taking, speak to your doctor. Presenter: Noel Titheradge Producer: Lucy Burns Editor: Matt Willis A BBC News Long Form Audio production
People in this episode
Host: Noel Titheradge
Topics covered
- fraud
- mental health
- legal issues
- family impact
- medication effects
Keywords
- fraud
- solicitor
- Parkinson's medication
- elderly clients
- legal case
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, BBC News Long Form Audio
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