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Once the most revered philanthropist in New Zealand arts, James Wallace’s world started crumbling when a young man accused him of sexual assault. After the emergence of more victims and a six-year legal battle, Wallace was convicted of multiple crimes, no longer able to keep name suppression and stripped of his knighthood. This is the story of his rise and fall, crimes and punishment - and his survivors.

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About the hosts

Kate Langdon
Kate Langdon
The best-selling author, screenwriter, and podcast producer devised, researched and co-wrote and co-produced The Artful Dodger. Skilled at finding and telling stories that resonate, she also created the Full Disclosure with Karen O’Leary podcast, now in its third season.
Philippa Tolley
Philippa Tolley
Multi-award-winning and vastly experienced, the journalist, broadcaster and podcaster co-wrote and co-produced The Artful Dodger. Known for crafting compelling documentaries and producing the international award-winning news podcast Newsable, her impeccable CV includes senior roles at the BBC, RNZ and Stuff.

Credits

Written, hosted and produced by
Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley
Sound design, audio editing and mixing by
Connor Scott
Additional sound recording by
John Ropiha
Visual design
Yasin Karadeniz
Legal
Charlotte Foster
executive producer
Chris Reed
Assistant producer
Jen Black
DEVELOPMENT
SUNGMI KIM
Special thanks
Catrin Owen, Edward Gay, Matt Slaughter, Elmo Johnstone and Laura Heathcote