There were no histrionics from John Sweeney this time but a second look at Scientology underlined the insidious aspects of the controversial organisation.
As Sweeney delved into L Ron Hubbard's mysterious pseudoreligion and found himself hounded and harassed, the group's continued denial that it is a cult seemed laughable.
This is a so-called church, yet so much of its treatment of non-believers smacks of paranoia, notably the revelation that Sweeney’s 2007 ‘exploding tomato’ impression was encouraged.
Flashbacks to his previous investigation were overused and there was no scene capable of reaching the infamy of his red-faced screaming fit.
But with former ‘church’ spokesman Mike Rinder at Sweeney’s side, the lengths to which the religion of the stars will go to discredit its critics – including dividing families - became horribly clear.
We met Amy Scobee, who saw details of her sex life leaked after she left and criticised Scientology while Rinder and Sweeney were consistently followed by taciturn cameramen.
Thankfully, there was exemplary investigative journalism on show, with the BBC man unbowed by closed avenues of inquiry or alleged surveillance.
This superb documentary proved that you can reveal the startling aggression behind a group that preaches spiritual growth and the so-called Way to Happiness without becoming an unlikely YouTube star in the process.
You say: The comments below have not been moderated. Highly amusing how many scientologist supporters posing as â~ordinaryâTMpeople have posted on here.
Posting on here in an attempt to sway opinion in such an obvious fashion, proves the point of the documentary rather than contradicts it IâTMm afraid guys.
Also, David Stone, perhaps youâTMll be able to answer this one? Has scientology reached any developing countries yet? Sally, Just over there, 29/9/2010 18:27 Report abuse
Posting on here in an attempt to sway opinion in such an obvious fashion, proves the point of the documentary rather than contradicts it IâTMm afraid guys. Also, David Stone, perhaps youâTMll be able to answer this one? Has scientology reached any developing countries yet? Report abuse David Stone implores us to watch the Scientology reply?
http://www.freedommag.org/special-reports/bbc/panorama-desperate-lies.html?link=coverimage
Have fun.
I've never seen anything so hilariously cut together. L Ron, Zeno's Paradise, 29/9/2010 15:07 Report abuse
http://www.freedommag.org/special-reports/bbc/panorama-desperate-lies.html?link=coverimage Have fun. I've never seen anything so hilariously cut together. Report abuse cult cult cult cult cult.new world order the chosen few will be safe in there bunkers while the rest of us fry.the illuminati moves in all ways scientology is a big recriuting office for the new world order and there plans for global enslavement. eric palmer, cheltenham england, 29/9/2010 13:18 Report abuse View all comments (27) 1
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''Wikinews'' interviewed author  about her book ''Scientology - Abuse at the Top'', and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology's international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as a Scientology executive in multiple high-ranking positions, working out of the international headquarters of Scientology known as "", located in Gilman Hot Springs near , California.