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This is episode two of a six-part series.

If you haven't listened to the first episode, please go back

to the beginning so you can follow along. On the 9th of September 2002, local and national

media arrived outside the Epin Forest District Council office in Essex. Everyone was there

for Stuart Lubbock's inquest. Stuart's family

are there, and so is Sue Hoeman, his ex-wife. They've all been waiting for this day. They hope

that this will finally reveal why he died, and how. Alongside Stewart's loved ones are experts, pathologists,

legal professionals and a sea of journalists and paparazzi. The court is situated on Epping

High Street, an area popular with locals and just a stone's throw away from shops, bars and restaurants.

There was nothing discreet about this inquest or the arrival of the key witnesses.

Those who were at the party on the night that Stuart died.

I'm Naomi Channel and this is episode three of his name was Stuart Lubbock.

At night, I hear their voices call. Laughter, sorrow echoes all. Every step is filled with

hollow. All that was is lost to sorrow only memories remain etched forever in my pain fate what will you say why do you stay silent?

Stuart's family were under no illusions.

They knew the press were only at his inquest for one reason.

They weren't there because they deeply cared about getting answers for Stuart. They wanted a glimpse of the celebrity whose home was at the centre of the case. Michael Barrymore arrived with his lawyer,

Michael Mansfield. That name might be familiar to you. Michael Mansfield is well known in legal circles,

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