June: Voice of a Silent Twin
5.0/5
Critic Rating
June Gibbons tells the tragic story of her and her sister Jennifer, twins cut off from the world. After a brief crime spree, they become the youngest women in Broadmoor.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Gregg Stockdale • The Podcast Geek • Mar 10, 2024
"Abandoned by everyone and institutionalised. A heartbreaking story of sisters in a unique relationship."
Score: 5
Patricia Nicol • The Times UK • Jan 21, 2024
"What singles out June: Voice of a Silent Twin is that it is the surviving twin, June, who falteringly unfolds her own, desperately sad story. The result is a compassionate, deftly made and gripping nine-part podcast series. Even if you think you know the story, give this a listen...will move you."
Score: 5
Fiona Sturges • Financial Times • Jan 7, 2024
"This unsettling, immersive series comes with a swirling soundtrack that expertly mirrors the intensity and claustrophobia of the twins’ relationship, as well as the bafflement of those they kept determinedly at arm’s length. The Gibbons twins needed compassion but were instead handed a ferocious punishment which culminated in unthinkable tragedy."
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Jan 1, 2024
"June: Voice of a Silent Twin is a complex story, but the important message is that not everyone has a voice or is treated equally in our world. The struggle to adapt underscores the complex nature of twin relationships and the challenges faced by individuals who do not fit into “typical societal norms”."
Score: 5
Hollie Richardson • The Guardian • Dec 21, 2023
"For the first time, June Gibbons (below right) tells the story of her and her sister Jennifer – known as the Silent Twins – in her own words."
