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9. Unimaginable: Can we understand paedophiles?

In the small Danish town T酶nder a man is talking to a friend when the conversation takes a dark turn. Does he want to have have sex with an 11-year-old girl?

In the small Danish town T酶nder, a man is talking to a friend when the conversation takes a dark turn. His friend asks him whether he wants to have sex with an 11-year-old girl. He immediately alerts the police.

On this episode of Bad People, presenters Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen discuss how violence is - and isn鈥檛 - passed down through generations. Also on the show, the psychology of child sexual abuse and exploitation, and why it鈥檚 so important to have difficult conversations about paedophilia.

Warning: This episode contains strong language and references to sexual violence and child abuse.

Presenters: Dr. Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen
Producers: Louisa Field and Caroline Steel
Assistant Producer: Simona Rata
Music: Matt Chandler
Series Editor: Rami Tzabar

Commissioning Producer: Hannah Rose
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps

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