Exposing Rolf Harris - Suzi Dent Tells All 

This interview has really stirred me, I am 56 years old and have been racked with guilt for years, I'm wish I had an ounce of this womens courage. Maybe I could of saved other children from being abused, I'm shaking as I write this, my 14 year old self is writing this. I was sexualy abused by a BBC camera man, he told me he worked on Top of the Pops , at the time he abused me they were filming a children's drama called Code Name Icrus which was aired in 1981 / 1982 . My parents had a pub that was being filmed in the drama, the crew used to drink in there after filming, I was star struck, especially with a camera man who was telling me about all of the famous pop stars he'd worked with, and Blue Peter, he even gave me a Blue Peter Badge which he conveniently produced from his trouser pocket. Whilst drinking at the bar he was buying baccadi and Coke, and buying me coke , he was then tipping the baccadi from his glass into mine, at the time I thought it was so cool, my parents had no idea what he was doing, at 10 o'clock my parents told me to leave the bar and go to bed which I did, due to the amount of alcohol I'd been given I fell asleep almost immediately, I guess it was aprox an hour later I was woken up by the camera man getting into my bed , I was absolutely terrified during my abuse. As an adult now I know I couldn't of been the only child he'd groomed and attacked, he knew exactly what he was doing. I didn't tell my parents because I thought I'd get into trouble, I told my Mum when I was 35 years old, she was mortified and sad that I didn't tell her at the time. I carry so much guilt, because I know i probably wasn't the last child he abused. The lady here has so much courage, how brave she is.

You are such an inspiration. Raising two girls in these times, we need women like you to speak out and be heard xx

I had a friend who was a guest at a civic banquet in the 1980s. No one could sit down until the guest of honour took their seat. When she went to sit down the male dignitary in the seat next to her had put his hand, palm up, on her chair. She turned to him and quietly said. ‘ if you don’t remove your hand I’ll break your fucking arm!’ A no nonsense young woman ahead of her time!!

Thankyou Suzi for sharing your story . I also am a survivor of child and adult sexual abuse, and listening to you gives great positive support and the feel-good factor... Sending love ❤️ to you ❤❤❤❤

Suzie Dent, you are such a hero

What a fantastic lady an inspiration. Thank-you James for inviting this lady on .

Great podcast James ❤ Everything Suzi said about being a young woman in the 80's is 100% correct. I can so relate. Often, when we look back, we see the world with a 2023 lens, but it was a different world then. Harassment/innuendo against women in the work place/society was common place, and being a young working woman in the 80's, it was very much a man's world and you were seen as fair game 😪 Thank you Suzi for being a voice for the voiceless. I am looking forward to reading your book.

Oh Suzi, I’m so sorry on what you had to go through.

I like the rice analogy... power ful words can be ....keep that in mind thanks james English 🐐🔥☯️🤟💕⭐🤩

Thank you 💕💕💕 I have made lots of sense and healing to me xxxxx love ya xxxx

Thanks so much james❤what an absolutely beautiful.. strong..eloquent women...coming forwards was so courageous of her...i have so much respect for her strength resilience humour!!!💙🙏and empathy towards the other victims....not speaking out is a big many people have

He came too my primary school in Edinburgh and had a girl's writing in his book. Was about 30years plus now but this girl isn't here anymore. Makes u wonder x

Amazing! What a woman. Thank you. So much I can relate to as a woman of a similar age.

Your quote "Rich, powerful men get away with shit all the time" is so true! To say shame, is an understatement but I don't know what word to use. Bloody disgusting might be closer. Love you honestly. Sorry you had to endure that though.

Good on you Suzi! All the men who witnessed your assult should be held accountable too. A friend of mine worked in the BBC in makeup and she told me it was well known you never let Harris alone with women or children. I live in Perth, Western Australia, two suburbs over from Bassendean - the suburn Harris was born in and grew up. The second he was convicted, the local Council disposed of all his artwork they had displayed around the district and the marking plaque of the house he grew up in was taken away. Working in tv myself, I know he was drspised and was a totally different person when the cameras were off.

Wow what a fantastic , interesting, emotional interview… love this lady❤️💐what a contribution,should be so proud of herself👏👏👏thank you James for having her on your show x

“I used to watch the prick.” Me too James, me too. Great interview! So much respect and admiration for both of you.

James English, you're a great interviewer, and a great guy. I always love watching your shows. Keep doing what you do. ❣️

Some of the comments in this post are very worrying

Susie you are a wonderful woman. What you’ve been through (me too) and how you have healed yourself and become who you are today is such an inspiration.

Well done Suzie for standing up to these creeps… for all of us who feel tainted by inappropriate touching or worse…My father knew Rolf in the 90’s and I remember us going to his house in Bray as a teen,. Don’t think anything happened to me, but remember him totally avoiding eye contact and as a kid or teen u always find that suspicious esp when they’re supposed to be children’s entertainers..

Such a beautiful brave woman wishing you all the best in your future 🥰

When Savile was exposed it came as no shock .. he creeped me out watching him on the TV in the 70s. Rolf Harris was different. He was part of our child hood. He was ‘uncle Rolf’ type character who we trusted and loved. As we grew up he then started to cry in the vets and we trusted him because it was Rolf. I’m of the generation that genuinely felt left down by him. A huge part of a lot of our childhoods yet turned out to be be a creepy fake. Impressed with Suzi and her way of handling this along with her honesty.

OH!! My goodness Suzi is spot on about being touched by men. I was listening to a forum here on You Tube the other day and I put a comment saying exactly what Suzi is saying. A person jumped all over me saying I was exaggerating when I said I had men chasing me at 14. It does put you off commenting when people blast you with such anger.

The 'larger lady' on the breakfast shoe on a bed was Vanessa Feltz on The Big Breakfast in 1995/6. She has given the account of her story on Talk TV.

I was very surprised at the time by Rolf's conviction. I liked him from when I was age 8 [when I used to watch his children's show Hey Presto!] until adult. To me all that time he was TVs 'Mr Clean'. Unlike Jimmy Savile there was nothing remotely suspicious or 'creepy' about him.He seemed a good likeable singer, I had his record Two Little Boys when I was 11/12 and a few years later two of his albums. He appeared to be a good TV entertainer/presenter for both children's and adult shows, comedian, artist and later, a documentary presenter [his animal shows in the 1990s]. Also in the 1990s he fronted an anti-child abuse campaign. He was also a talented artist and for this reason he was admired by the Queen. when he was first arrested I fully expected the allegations to be discredited and the case thrown out. I had considered the accusers to be either money-motivated or had merely considered affection to be abuse. Even after his conviction, I was sceptical and signed an on-line 'Rolf is Innocent' petition, thinking he had been a victim of malicious allegations for one of aforementioned reasons and a miscarriage of justice . However it appears that I was not the only one to be taken in by his image. It was only when I heard about the number of his accusers that I began to change my mind. person could have a few false accusers but not dozens.

I grew up in New Zealand & been in Australia 45 yrs. Harris being WHAT he was,to most of us,was a complete shock…but because of the brave woman Suzi is,things are changing for women to be SAFER from this kind of harassment. Between Rolf & “Hey,Dad”,working in the industry wasn’t good. As a rape victim in my 20’s who never reported it,I feel so proud of women like Suzi for outing such creepers. I didn’t have the courage even to just report-Suzi has stood up publicly to have Harris bought to justice. Thank you Suzi❤

These people who knew should’ve been prosecuted as well, they were complicit as well.

She was really pleased to make the jury laugh, the first time she felt cool and she refuses to let that moment be forgotten. Her gravestone will read "Suzi Dent, made a jury laugh once.. Also did some other sh!t but the laugh is most important.

I listened first instead of watch and was expecting to see a stunningly beautiful woman by the way she talks about herself!

Suzi seems to be one of the most articulate woman I have seen interviewed. I don’t think “enjoyable” Is the right word but I really enjoyed this interview. I felt every thing she articulated was meaningful and true. Thank you Suzi for all woman and girls out there, I’m sorry you had to go through it but telling your story I’m sure will help many victims out there men or woman girls or boys .❤

Suzi is amazing, a true empath ❤

Sat glued watching this, I was also raped and different abuses but I am still affected by it. To be able to feel at peace with myself would be my greatest achievement. I used drugs for nobody to look at me. Suzi is an absolute inspiration Great podcast James ❤

Brilliant interview Brilliant string woman so funny . Omg your a star and perfect woman . Wish u nothing but happiness and peace

Another fantastic podcast, brilliant story....well done ❤

Brilliant podcast

Thanks for sharing!!!

Ahhh Rolf Harris, another close friend of royalty just like Sir Jimmy Saville

Another great podcast 👏

Another amazing podcast James, I love listening to ur podcasts cause ur unlike any other interviewer as you actually allow whoever it is that your talking too, actually speak! This one and the Tommy R ones have been outstanding, we'll done James ❤zx

Great interview james what a tough woman suzi is all the best from new Zealand

What a kick ass woman you are Suzi! Throughly enjoyed listening to you, despite the awful abuse. Love your confidence and strength and top sense of humour. I teared up listening to you talk about you and your inner 12 year old coming forward for Rolf Harris’s 14 year old victim ❤

thank you suzi for sharing your story, what an inspiration you are, keep on shining!

I found it interesting that the first thing she mentioned was that her mum was a narcissist. So that clearly played a large role in her life. However, she then went on to make many narcissistic comments herself.

First time i have ever laughed out loud listening to a Podcast about abuse. The part in court with Rolf Harris and left and slammed the court door twice. Suzie has left the building.

She has a great, authoritative and commanding voice. Love it.

I wonder how many more celebrities were like this, bet there were loads.

I’m very sorry for what she went through I must say that first! That is genuine, no one deserves that and Rolf was a disgusting pig! It seems she’s just like her mother on the narcissist front though, I didn’t think we were ever going to get to the topic for all the smoke she was blowing up her own butt!

I used to love Rolf Harris,wouldnt of thought he had a bad bone in his body... if i find out Tony Hart is a Bacon & mollested Morph im gonna shoot myself

I miss her in “Dictionary Corner”.

I don't even know this Lady but my God i am so proud of her. Amazing person x

What a great podcast. Suzi is truly inspirational x

You've really inspired me. I'm 55 and had my fair share of sexual abuse, without being raped yet feeling like I was. Your advice is priceless.

I’ve just been totally engrossed in watching this video. I wasn’t abused,but Suzi is so tough ,gutsy,and confident,she is so inspiring. I am now 80yrs old but I really wish I had Suzy’s attitude when I was younger. My hubby and I had a really unloved bringing up,but James we’ve been together for 60yrs,and it’s really took our three boys to teach us love,especially my youngest. Life is fucking tough Suzy and James,but just stay as you are and change for no one. My motto is ,I am what I am, thanks to Gloria Gaynor🤷🏻‍♀️. I just wish for a bright future to you both. ❤️❤️😘😘 great interview 💯

Fabulous interview. Thank you both so much. 63 Yr old, forgave myself for abuses done to me through 70s and 80s,and 90s. It takes a lot of years, talking and hearing other's stories to enable change. I was 50 before I was able to show my bare shoulders or wear a non baggy t-shirt without feeling self conscious /guilty. Good luck and positive thoughts to all readers. Thanks again Suzi. All the best with your book and new projects to come. Big love. X

Omg..mi love her!!!!!!😂❤❤❤❤

I can identify with the sexual abuse as i too was molested from the age of 13 onwards by male members of my family. It does affect how you deal with life and what it throws at you.

Tip of the iceberg,

Good on ya Suzi; I met RH in 1989 when I worked at The Book Place and he was promoting his poetry book release. First thing he grabs us girl (young staff) for a close hug for a photo. RH history with children goes much deeper than is widely known; he was evil and part of the inner circle; I am sure some of you know of which I speak! Save the children.

makes me uneasy, the relish she takes in describing her story!

I remember the show about teaching children to swim ,he would be in a pool with lots of small children, his hands I'm sure would often be out of sight going to places where no-one would see. That program was on for a few years,and he really complained when the show was pulled ,I wonder if they knew.

So glad you mentioned the families of these monsters. They are so often forgotten and must go through tremendous strain and sadness and hounded by media. Often they may have not had any knowledge of what had been happening.

I relate so much to what Suzi has been through - I have a story or two of my own. It's a complex issue though, and not as simple as women being the victims and men the perpetrators. In our work to ensure women get the support and justice they need we need to be aware and guard against the misuse and abuse of that very system by women. The processes in place to help and support women are being weaponised by some women - it's way too easy to make false allegations against men with devastating, permanent and irreversible consequences. In my case it cost my son his wife and family and in the end cost his life. The female got away scot free in spite of authorities knowing (and admitting they knew) that the allegations were false. While our experiences of abuse have been devastating, and the journey to recovery long and difficult, it's important to ensure we keep a balance and realise that abuse can and is perpetrated by men AND women, and that we need to advocate for justice for PEOPLE, not just women.

He was one of jimmy Saville associates,, well done suzy ! I always thought he was creepy as a child in the 70s

reminds me of Hayley Mills

great interview and well done or standing up to these horrible rats no person should go thue this well done suzi xx

Most interesting. Shocking stuff.

I have to object to the slur on scouts mentioned on here. I have been involved with scouts since a child and as a leader. I have taken many children away for weekends camping and they have had an adventure that they do not forget … and no one has been sexually abused. I appreciate there has been some bad apples and I fully support the key being thrown away for any convicted child abusers. However, in my years in scouting I have met many, many genuine people who ARE NOT sexually abusing kids. They are trying to facilitate some great experiences for young people in a safe environment.

Rolf was 56 not 63

James English is the original pod caster! He is the best and no1 touches him! All the others are intimidators, James is no1 . FACT

She’s changed so much since her Countdown days. Just shows what surgery can do

So sorry for what you have endured. Surely, Rolf Harris's wife had some idea?

Ok glad to hear that

rolf harris painted the queen. Funny how 'these types' were close to the royal family.

Bet your friends can't get a word in! 😅

I went to university with 13 women and 2 men - my friends all but one girl experienced sexual abuse by some man. Its a common issue that us as women cannot fix as it is a male problem, statistically. How to solve it ? No idea . All I know is, i still sleep with a light on and therapy is expensive 🙃 Men are they abusers so, ergo...they need to solve the issue, their issues

Who has seen coming to America….”I’m gonna be a model then a rock star,pop star, I make videos, so I am gonna star in my own movies and produce my own movies….” Lol

She's been through some shit and come out of it a strong confident woman, i applaud her for that I, like many others used to love watching Rolf Harris as a kid, only to have that memory ruined after finding out he was a dirty old bastard .

big breakfast it was paula yates who did the main bed interviews, but i`m sure liza tarbuck did some later on in the shows run

I lived near Rolf Harris was brought up in Perth WA .. people there still think he’s a top bloke

*THIRD IN THE WORLD* 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼 She’s been through mega sh1t but still fun & bubbly, fkn fantastic woman 🫡☮️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This made me feel sick when it all first came out about him - I used to watch him on the TV all the time back in the 80s/90s… Suzi is a brave lady 🙏💕 sending a big virtual hug your way Suzi 💕💕💕💕💕

where is the video with David Weiss?

Lets remember they are a lot of good people out there also.

I didn’t see anyone making jokey comments on Andy Woodward’s podcast where he talked about being sexually abused.

Suzi is a wonderful, strong woman! Her strength and intelligence shine an extremely important light on the horror and trauma of sexual abuse. Suzi is to be congratulated!

In 1986, Rolf Harris was 56 not 63 or was she talking about someone else.

Well Done 👍 that woman proud of you top woman ✌️🥰🐐🐐🌶️😍☮️ your beautiful x if it wasn't for Ralph Harris should be with a guy that piss's me off 🥲🥴in my opinion...

He was filming at a local vets once & asked me if I wanted to take part with my dog when his assistant put a microphone pack on me he pulled my pants open looking in & down at my arse he said what’s down there the creepy horror bag

💯 respect for this lady

Sadly Australian media team supported him as well

Rolf doesn’t need exposed. He’s already been exposing himself.

....I'm a funny chick ..... YAWN. She forgot 'modest'.

I'm so gobsmackingly honest ......... Oh jeez.

This Lady is amazing! Thankou

How much is the book ££££££££££

Great interview, wonderful and inspiring lady

She's not lacking in confidence is she ?

Yet again another amazing interview. Strong strong woman x

She wasn't on Countdown.