Hedley Thomas reads the first chapter of The Teacher's Pet, a memoir about the making of the smash-hit podcast

Journalist Hedley Thomas has written a memoir about the making of The Teacher’s Pet podcast. Hear him read the first chapter.

Listen to Hedley Thomas reading Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet.

The book is published by Pan Macmillan and is available at all good bookstores, and wherever you get audiobooks. 

Listen to Hedley Thomas reading Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet.
The book is published by Pan Macmillan and is available at all good bookstores, and wherever you get audiobooks.

Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, a vulnerable teenage student, and a shattering disappearance. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a 40-year-old tragedy. In August 2022, Chris Dawson was convicted of murder. Some legal proceedings are still on foot, so in this rereleased series you will hear some bleeps.

Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, a vulnerable teenage student, and a shattering disappearance. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a 40-year-old tragedy. In August 2022, Chris Dawson was convicted of murder. Some legal proceedings are still on foot, so in this rereleased series you will hear some bleeps.

Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried.

The Teacher's Pet

Bonus episode: Hedley reads Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet

The Gangster's Ghost podcast: How a 50-year-old murder mystery is linked to The Teacher's Pet podcast

The podcast investigates the five-decade mystery of who killed psychopathic pimp and murderer Stewart John ‘The Magician’ Regan at the age of 29. 

The family of slain gangster Stewart John Regan has been frustrated by an unwillingness on the part of the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit to share information about its investigation into his death. Police say they're reluctant to share important files because they're concerned publicity from podcasts like The Teacher's Pet will compromise their investigation. 

Catch up on Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost now, and subscribe to hear new episodes first at gangstersghost.com.au

The podcast investigates the five-decade mystery of who killed psychopathic pimp and murderer Stewart John ‘The Magician’ Regan at the age of 29. One of Australia’s most notorious gangsters, Regan was gunned down by three assassins in a Marrickville laneway in 1974.

The family of slain gangster Stewart John Regan has been frustrated by an unwillingness on the part of the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit to share information about its investigation into his death. Police&nbsp;say they're reluctant to share important files because they're concerned publicity from podcasts like The Teacher's Pet will compromise their investigation.&nbsp;
Catch up on Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost now, and subscribe to hear new episodes first at gangstersghost.com.au
The podcast investigates the five-decade mystery of who killed psychopathic pimp and murderer Stewart John &lsquo;The Magician&rsquo; Regan at the age of 29. One of Australia&rsquo;s most notorious gangsters, Regan was gunned down by three assassins in a Marrickville laneway in 1974.

Listen to Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost: Dead Man Talking

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/813b36ee-8ed4-48a3-a640-b2ec0071289b/transcript

The Gangster's Ghost podcast: A new cold case investigation from the team behind The Teacher's Pet

The 1974 murder of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan has never been solved. Now, his family wants answers. That’s where The Australian’s new cold case investigation The Gangster’s Ghost comes in. 

The 1974 murder of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan has never been solved. Now, his family wants answers. That’s where The Australian’s new cold case investigation The Gangster’s Ghost comes in. 

Subscribers can listen to Episodes 1 and 2 now at gangstersghost.com.au.

This episode of The Australian's daily news podcast The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

The 1974 murder of &lsquo;Shotgun Johnny&rsquo; Regan has never been solved. Now, his family wants answers. That&rsquo;s where The Australian&rsquo;s new cold case investigation The Gangster&rsquo;s Ghost comes in.&nbsp;
Subscribers can listen to Episodes 1 and 2 now at gangstersghost.com.au.
This episode of The Australian's daily news podcast The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

From The Front: Roger Rogerson’s first kill? The mystery of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/24db3f12-5c74-4fae-9c6a-b2d700aceb17/transcript

The Teacher’s Pet subject Chris Dawson loses murder conviction appeal

Chris Dawson has suffered another humiliation, losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.

This is an episode of The Australian's daily news podcast, The Front. 

Chris Dawson has suffered another humiliation, losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

This is an episode of The Australian's daily news podcast, The Front. 
Chris Dawson has suffered another humiliation, losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian’s app.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

From The Front: Chris Dawson is staying in jail

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/5c26d1e8-6bfe-4aa0-9636-b18e00bb17f4/transcript

Bonus episode: Hedley reads Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet

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