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The Human Stain Remover: Britain’s Greatest Extreme Cleaner Reflects on 25 Years
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The Guardian Audio Long Read titled "The human stain remover," part of Best of 2025, was published on December 26, 2025. This piece profiles Ben Giles, described as Britain’s greatest extreme cleaner, who has spent 25 years on the job. The audio documentary covers the wide range of cleaning tasks he undertakes, from crime scenes and murder cleanups to removing whale blubber, underscoring the crucial role he plays in restoring order. Written by Tom Lamont, read by Elis James, and produced by Nicola Alexandrou with executive producer Ellie Bury, the feature offers in-depth insights into hygiene and crime-related cleaning challenges in Wales and beyond. A photograph accompanying the profile was credited to Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures.
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