Undercover at the Church of Scientology

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A Scientology whistleblower told Times journalist Tom Ball that the church’s Edinburgh branch had children as young as thirteen working there during school hours. The church denied the allegation. Tom went undercover to investigate.

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Guest: Tom Ball, news reporter, The Times

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