Best Jenny Manchester Podcasts (2025)

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S18E02 | Catherine Wells-Burr (Ashill, Somerset, 2012) 31:28

3d ago31:28

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In September 2012, the town of Chard in Somerset awoke to devastating news - a car had been found engulfed in flames by the side of the A358, with the body of a young woman inside. 23-year-old Catherine Wells-Burr had a bright future ahead of her. Intelligent, hard-working, and deeply loved by her family, her brutal murder shocked the local communi…

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The Crime Roundup: May 2025 50:53

8d ago50:53

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the div…

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S18E01 | Susan Date (Watchet, Somerset, 1968) 29:18

10d ago29:18

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In November 1968, the quiet coastal town of Watchet in Somerset was rocked by a murder that would haunt its residents for decades. 15-year-old Susan Date was found dead on the beach at Helwell Bay, just a short distance from her home. Her injuries pointed to a brutal and deeply personal attack. Police quickly focused their investigation on a local …

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British Murders Unsolved | Episode 6: Adam Chadwick (Leeds, West Yorkshire, 2008) 31:04

17d ago31:04

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On the evening of June 24, 2008, a young father opened the door of his sister’s Leeds home to a woman asking for someone named "Michelle". Moments later, Adam Chadwick was fatally shot by three masked men in what appeared to be a targeted and deliberate attack. Seventeen years on, his murder remains unsolved. Despite several arrests, media appeals …

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S17E10 | Jenny Methven (Forteviot, Perth and Kinross, 2012) 24:29

25d ago24:29

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In February 2012, the peaceful village of Forteviot in rural Perthshire was shattered by a brutal crime that defied comprehension. 80-year-old Jenny Methven was found dead in her cottage kitchen — the victim of a savage and deliberate attack that shocked even the most seasoned detectives. As police searched for answers, suspicion crept closer to ho…

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Interview #69 | N. Leigh Hunt Discusses School Shootings, Mass Murder and the Tragic Case of Leah Croucher 57:16

28d ago57:16

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In this interview episode, I’m joined by author, crime historian, broadcaster and keynote speaker N. Leigh Hunt. A member of the American Society of Criminology, Nick is regarded as an expert on mass shootings and school attacks. He was recognised at the inaugural True Crime Awards with a Highly Commended Award in the Best New Crime Author category…

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S17E09 | Jason Comerford (Ancoats, Greater Manchester, 1994) 25:15

1M ago25:15

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In February 1994, a night out in Manchester ended in tragedy when 21-year-old Jason Comerford was fatally stabbed as he made his way home. Despite hundreds of witness interviews, a Crimewatch appeal and a major investigation, the case went cold - and Jason’s family were left without answers for decades. It would take breakthroughs in forensic scien…

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The Crime Roundup: April 2025 51:56

1M ago51:56

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in April 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the d…

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S17E08 | Diana Garbutt (Melsonby, North Yorkshire, 2010) 33:16

1M ago33:16

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In March 2010, the small Yorkshire village of Melsonby awoke to the kind of horror rarely seen outside the pages of crime fiction. 40-year-old Diana Garbutt was found bludgeoned to death in her bed, and within minutes, a robbery was reported at the village Post Office just downstairs. The timeline made little sense, and the evidence raised more que…

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S17E07 | Gerald Corrigan (Holyhead, Anglesey, 2019) 30:41

2M ago30:41

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In April 2019, the quiet Welsh island of Anglesey was rocked by a crime so bizarre and brutal it seemed almost fictional. 74-year-old Gerald Corrigan was outside his remote coastal home when he was struck by a single crossbow bolt - a weapon more associated with medieval warfare than modern-day Wales. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident…

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S17E06 | Renee and Andrew MacRae (Dalmagarry, Scottish Highlands, 1976) 37:30

2M ago37:30

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In November 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace after leaving their Inverness home for what was meant to be a weekend away. What followed was one of the most baffling missing persons cases Scotland has ever seen - a case with no suspects, no evidence and no answers for over four decades. When I firs…

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Season two - THE HIGHLIGHTS 39:28

2M ago39:28

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People say to me, Steve - you're the producer of the Old Fools Podcast, is it even possible to pick highligts from what is already 100% audio gold? The answer is ... yes. Except I suspect I'll have upset someone by leaving one bit or another out of this. Money cannot buy this kind of entertainment. Which is fitting as we don't make any money from i…

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S17E05 | Susan Whiting (Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, 2015) 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend’s house. Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was naturally trusting - something her killers exploited in the worst way imaginable. What began as an innocent sleepover soon turned into something far more …

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2.9 Laura Shavin returns! Emojis are too small! Making fun of Americans! Offa's Dyke! 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Delighted to welcome back the brilliant, actor, writer and all round top turn, Laura Shavin to the Old Fools. She joins Ian Martin and David Quantick pointing and l aughing at things that surround them. Big things - ideas, political ideologies, emojis... all the big stuff. This week we continue to laugh at American politicians while taking a swing …

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S17E04 | Nikkita Grender-Brunnock, Kelsey-May and Missy (Newport, South Wales, 2011) 36:28

2M ago36:28

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In 2011, 19-year-old Nikkita Grender was just weeks away from becoming a mother when her life was cut short in the most horrifying way. A fire tore through her Newport flat in the early hours of February 5, and as the smoke cleared, a darker truth emerged - one that pointed to someone close to home. What seemed like a tragic accident was something …

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2.8 Liz Buckley! Chessington! Easter Trees! Americans Eating mustard! Paul McCartney? 31:45

2M ago31:45

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Week 8 of this season and we're still here. This week joined by Liz Buckley - head of A&R at super-cool Ace Records. This week Ian Martin, David Quantick and Liz bring Easter Trees, Americans eating mustard, a bomb disposal robot, "Adolescence" and Chessington World of Adventure under the microscope. And some discussion on whether or not Paul McCar…

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The Crime Roundup: March 2025 43:17

2M ago43:17

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in March 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the d…

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S17E03 | Alf Wilkins (Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 2001) 26:15

2M ago26:15

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In February 2001, 67-year-old Alf Wilkins was killed in a fire deliberately set inside his Grimsby flat. But this wasn’t a random act of violence - it was the culmination of months of torment at the hands of his own neighbours. Despite being acquitted of an indecent assault charge in November 2000, Alf remained a target. The locals refused to belie…

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2.7 Sylvia Patterson! Stump! Micro plastics! Manchester United! Elective extinctions! STUMP! 30:22

3M ago30:22

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Comedy writers David Quantick and Ian Martin are at it again - finding things that they find irritating or confusing to grumble about, this week in the company of legendary journalist and ruthor, Sylvia Patterson. Micro plastics, football stadiums, the modern inability to own anything, getting rid of useless species and barely remembered mid-80s pu…

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S17E02 | Julie Tennant (Ballymena, County Antrim, 2000) 32:02

3M ago32:02

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In the early hours of August 5, 2000, Julie Tennant disappeared without a trace from her parents' home in Ballymena, Co Antrim. As days passed with no sign of the 21-year-old, a massive search effort was launched, but hopes of finding her alive faded with each passing moment. Just over two weeks later, the grim reality came to light - a shallow gra…

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2.6 Sali Hughes! Right Wing Tik Tok! Noisy neighbours! Filming at concerts! 34:53

3M ago34:53

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This week's guest is journalist and broadcaster, Sali Hughes. She joins comedy writers Ian Martin and David Quantick to grumble their way through another week. Has something got right up your hooter, this week? Find out if it's the same things that are driving them to distraction. Each week The Old Fools, Ian and David are joined by a female co-hos…

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Interview #68 | A Murder on Campus: Brian and Cameron Santana the 1973 murder of Virginia Olson in North Carolina 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

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I’m joined by Brian and Cameron Santana in this interview episode. The American brothers are a duo with a unique skill set - Brian, an English professor and Cameron, a police officer - who joined forces to crack one of North Carolina’s most infamous cold cases. On April 15, 1973, 19-year-old Virginia Olson’s body was discovered near the University …

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S17E01 | Shafilea Ahmed (Warrington, Cheshire, 2003) 36:06

3M ago36:06

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In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed vanished from her home in Warrington, Cheshire, leaving behind a worrying trail of unanswered questions. A bright and ambitious student, she had dreams of independence, but those dreams clashed with the expectations placed upon her by her family. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery, until a …

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2.5 Kate Haldane! Internal Monologues! Bear Hunts! Quantick's Quiz! Haptic harnesses! 26:47

3M ago26:47

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What happens at the end of the bear hunt? Does anyone know? David and Ian don't - click through to find out why.; This week's guest is showbiz literary agent, Kate Haldane. Can you tell the difference between a vape and a Manic Street Preacher's B-side? "This is brilliant" - Stuart Maconie Two of the UK's leading comedy writers (Veep, The Thick of …

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British Murders Unsolved | Episode 5: Dr Michael Meenaghan (Oxford, Oxfordshire, 1994) 25:13

3M ago25:13

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In December 1994, 33-year-old Dr Michael Meenaghan was in his kitchen making a cup of tea when a single shotgun suddenly tore through his window, striking him in the chest. He somehow managed to dial 999 but collapsed before he could say a word. When officers arrived, they found him slumped on the floor, the phone still hanging off the hook, surrou…

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2.4 Rebecca Front! Sanatogen! SOS Messages! Cyclists on Social Media! 31:28

3M ago31:28

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Rebecca Front - actual UK comedy royalty - joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for another array of comic rants and opinion mostly inspired by another week surviving in a mad world. SPECIAL FEATURE: Podcast exclusive SOS messages - got someone you need to get hold of in a hurry? Maybe we can help (we can't) Get in tocuh with us on Bluesky, Instagra…

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Interview #67 | Down the Road: Aaron Vodovoz and Annelise Bianchini discuss the UK revival of Lee Blessing's play 51:16

3M ago51:16

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I’m joined by actor-producer duo Aaron Vodovoz and Annelise Bianchini in this interview episode to discuss the UK revival of 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 from award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. 𝘈 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦-𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦 (𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘢 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 …

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The Crime Roundup: February 2025 51:57

3M ago51:57

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in February 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into th…

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S16E10 | Robert Wilson (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, 2020) 33:25

3M ago33:25

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When Robert Wilson went to work at the Thornton & Ross pharmaceutical plant in Linthwaite, Huddersfield on the evening of January 16, 2020, he had no idea that he would never return home. The 53-year-old was carrying out a routine security check when he confronted two teenagers trespassing on the premises. What followed was a frenzied and senseless…

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Human Rights Assurance with Jenni Rose and Richard Karmel 35:18

3M ago35:18

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In this episode of the Original Thinking Podcast, Jenni Rose and Richard Karmel talk to our host, Jim Pendrill, about how companies can provide confidence and credibility to their accounts in terms of respecting human rights.By Alliance Manchester Business School

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2.3 Lisa Holdsworth! Rachel Reeves! Ben Elton! Sealed Knot re-enactments! Dumb Prime Minister's Questions! 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Advetisments are driving Ian even closer to the edge than most things. David has put himself in the Prime Minister's shoes and ths week's co-host, Lisa Holdsworth has been thinking about wild pigs. Another funny romp through the slightly strange brains of Ian Martin, David Quantick - comedy writers with actiual prizes to their names - and Leeds's b…

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S16E09 | Katie Rackliff (Farnborough, Hampshire, 1992) 34:36

4M ago34:36

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In June 1992, 18-year-old Katie Rackliff was heading home after a night out in Farnborough, Hampshire, when she was savagely attacked and murdered. The case sent shockwaves through the community, but as the years passed with no arrests, it seemed justice might never come. Then, four years later, a shocking revelation turned the investigation on its…

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2.2 Jenny Landreth! Jazz! Boomerangst! The Archbishop of Canterbury! Both Will Smiths! 32:58

4M ago32:58

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Another slice of comic conversation from some older people who still give a damn about the world. Have you heard of the film "Birdbox"? Doesn't matter - Ian has. What do you think of jazz? Do you know what Boomerangst is? Would you like to hear a song about it? And what about Saoirse Ronan for the vacant post of Archbishop of Canterbury? This week'…

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S16E08 | Hilda Owen (Skegby, Nottinghamshire, 2007) 25:09

4M ago25:09

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In March 2007, 71-year-old Hilda Brown was found dead in her home, the victim of a brutal attack. Her neighbour, who had positioned himself as her trusted helper, soon fell under suspicion, but the case was anything but straightforward. Just two days before her murder, Hilda had signed a new will, making him the sole beneficiary. What first appeare…

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2.1 Emma Kennedy! My Feet are Killing me! Sex sent me to the ER! Finish on a song! 30:26

4M ago30:26

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Have you tried Dr Pimplepopper? No, neither have we. And neither do we intend to. Emma Kennedy joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for a new series of their brilliant grumble through a week's news. Three very funny people let off steam for your entertainment. Thankfully, once again, Quantick has a soulution to everyones problems. It involves Jane M…

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Interview #66 | The Devil You Know: Neil Lancaster discusses his DS Max Craigie book series 46:15

4M ago46:15

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I welcome author Neil Lancaster back to the show in this interview episode. Neil is a former RAF Military Policeman and Police Officer who served in the Metropolitan Police for 25 years between 1990 and 2015. Since retiring, Neil has turned his hand to writing crime and thriller novels, with his highly regarded DS Max Craigie Scottish crime thrille…

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S16E07 | Nicole Waterhouse (York, North Yorkshire, 2013) 29:48

4M ago29:48

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When Nicole Waterhouse and Karen Browne attended a dating event in York, they couldn’t have known that one of the men they met would soon change their lives forever. Jeremy Green, an ex-Army officer with a dishonorable discharge, went on a couple of dates with Karen before reappearing unexpectedly at the two women’s flat in October 2013 under a see…

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S16E06 | Brenda Venables (Kempsey, Worcestershire, 1982) 29:24

4M ago29:24

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In May 1982, 48-year-old Brenda Venables seemingly vanished from the farmhouse she shared with her husband, David, in rural Worcestershire. Her husband claimed she had been struggling with her mental health and suggested she may have taken her own life, leaving behind a shroud of uncertainty and heartbreak. For decades, Brenda’s disappearance remai…

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The Crime Roundup: January 2025 59:46

4M ago59:46

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In this new monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in January 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into…

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S16E05 - Neomi Smith (Brechin, Angus, 2019) 33:55

5M ago33:55

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In June 2019, 23-year-old Neomi Smith spent what should have been a carefree night out in her hometown of Brechin, Angus. Loved by friends and family for her warm, vibrant personality, Neomi had her whole life ahead of her. But behind closed doors, she endured the harsh reality of a controlling and abusive relationship. On that fateful night, Neomi…

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Interview #65 | Murder UK: Professor David Wilson discusses the new TRUE CRIME original series 58:46

5M ago58:46

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I welcome renowned criminologist and author Professor David Wilson to the show in this interview episode. TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series that sees Professor Wilson examine ten unique British murder cases from recent years, looking at the psychological and sociological forces that drive individuals to kill. Acro…

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S16E04 | Geoffrey Dean (Ash Vale, Surrey, 1952) 29:22

5M ago29:22

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In 1952, Ash Vale railway station became the scene of a shocking and brutal crime. Geoffrey Charles Dean, a railwayman working the evening shift, was closing up for the day when he was stabbed in the back and left for dead. The motive appeared clear - money was stolen from the station - but the crime's ruthless execution left the local community sh…

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S16E03 | Tracey Woodford (Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, 2015) 37:31

5M ago37:31

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When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret. What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbin…

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Best of 2024: Interviews (Part 2) 42:36

5M ago42:36

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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64. Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part1 Timestamps (Par…

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Best of 2024: Interviews (Part 1) 32:27

5M ago32:27

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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64. Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part2 Timestamps (Par…

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10. Old Fools Christmas 2024 28:51

5M ago28:51

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Kicking Christmas up the wazoo in the only way the Old Fools know how. Ian Martin and David Quantick are joined - on a return visit - by brilliant screenwriter, Sarah Phelps. Paul McCartney! Folk Songs! Today I Learned! Prince Andrew! Three people having a brilliant laugh. Quite near Christmas. Join us. This is the end of Season 1 of The Old Fools.…

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S16E02 | Judith Roberts (Tamworth, Staffordshire, 1972) 25:32

5M ago25:32

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On June 7, 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts left home on her bicycle and never returned. Her body was discovered later that evening, sparking a murder investigation that would grip the nation. In the years that followed, the case took an unexpected turn, leading to a controversial conviction and, decades later, a shocking reversal that left more qu…

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9. Kate Moss; Poetry; Murdoch and Succession; Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay 29:41

6M ago29:41

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Ian Martin and David Quantick tear caustic lumps out of each other and the week's news stories - They're joined this week by novelist and screenwriter, Jenny Colgan. This week Ian takes aim at the 'poetry' that's become ubiquitous on railways station whiteboards, Jenny brings up Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay and David gets cross about nearly everythin…

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S16E01 | Christopher Hartley (Blackpool, Lancashire, 1997) 32:07

6M ago32:07

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In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end for the 17-year-old. As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, endin…

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Staying True: Kuchenga Shenjé's Journey of Identity, Resilience, and Creative Expression 30:11

6M ago30:11

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How do you stay true to yourself when both society and your own family won't accept you? Kuchenga Shenje is a remarkable trans woman, writer, and journalist, who first understood her true gender identity at just three years old. Kuchenga's story is one of resilience and spiritual strength. Her childhood experiences shed light on the challenges tran…

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