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Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo Episode 2, 9 April 2024, BBC Four
In the second episode of “Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo“, viewers will delve into the challenges faced by cult leaders Tony and Susan Alamo as their grip on power begins to slip.
The episode, airing on BBC Four on 9 April 2024, explores the dual threats to the Alamo Christian Foundation, which was founded by the couple in 1969. The first threat arises from Susan’s declining health, while the second comes from the increasing scrutiny of law enforcement as they investigate allegations of labour violations and abuse.
These challenges have a major impact on the foundation and its followers, as the once-powerful couple find themselves under pressure from multiple fronts.
Tony and Susan Alamo, once revered as gods by their followers, find their authority questioned as the walls close in around them. The episode will explore how the couple’s power dynamics change as Susan falls ill, and the impact this has on their control over the cult.
With allegations of labour violations and abuse, law enforcement agencies play a pivotal role in this episode. The investigation brings to light the dark underbelly of the foundation, as viewers gain insight into the abusive behaviour that would eventually lead to Tony Alamo’s conviction on multiple child rape offenses.
Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo Episode 2 airs on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 10.45 pm on BBC Four.