Bad People
BBC Radio 5 LiveMurderers. Fraudsters. Internet trolls. This is a podcast about people who do terrible things, and the science of humanity’s dark side.
Series producer: Louisa Field Artwork: Kingsley Nebechi Music: Matt Chandler Editors: Anna Lacey and Martin Smith Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Ailsa Strathie Dr Sarah Laurence Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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How one of the first Tesco Clubcards was used to pay off a blackmailer threatening to poison frozen food. And how that Clubcard was used to catch him.
Presented by journalist and true crime documentary maker Amber Haque and criminal psychologist Dr ... more
Former Metropolitan Police officer, Wayne Couzens, kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard, in March, 2021.
Hosts Amber Haque and Dr Julia Shaw discuss the findings of The Angiolini Inquiry, and how the crime of indecent exposure may indicate a ... more
Rob Parkes’ ex-wife lied about him being a drug dealer and a gang member. Then she tried to hire a hitman to have him killed.
Rob tells his remarkable story of abuse, narrow escapes and survival.
Presented by journalist and true crime documentary m... more
Ian Patterson was a sought after breast surgeon and patron of a charity supporting people with cancer, now he’s in prison.
He was sentenced to 20 years in 2017 for carrying out unnecessary and unapproved procedures.
Hosts Amber Haque and Dr Julia S... more
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- Too gleeful about serious matters
Just listened to 3 episodes to give it a fair go. I really like the content; covering interesting and important themes. However, the tone of the presenters feels too gleeful and excited at points. Discussing the deaths of 4 young men to be intercepted by the odd snigger about something trivial is disrespectful. If I was a family member I would be disappointed that my family member’s death was not treated with more gravitas.
Apple Podcasts3Htakhw
United Kingdom8 months ago - When is next season?
Came across this pod over Christmas and I’m hooked, devoured it all in a month. Very keen to know when the next series will drop. I feel it’s the perfect combination of evocative storytelling and real world connections from new host Amber and the harder facts from Julia. Excited for more!
Apple Podcasts5Terencejoe15United Kingdom8 months ago - Ruined
This new presenter. The voice going up at the end etc etc. Like listening to a teenager. And the awful telling of the Tesco Clubcard story.
Such a shame because it was a good show.
Now painful and immature sounding.
Apple Podcasts1Iona2801United Kingdom8 months ago - Really disappointed with new format
This podcast went from being insightful, academic and funny to surface drivel akin to My Favorite Murder and their glorification of crime.
Without the debate and analysis, there is no reason to be presenting these cases and therefore, you end up re-hashing people’s worst moments for entertainment - and entertainment only. This is compounded by Amber’s tone, which is faaaaar too ticktock-y, like she’s desperately trying to catch our attention. She delivers these stories in exaggerated voices a... more
Apple Podcasts1MinkxMonsoonUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Original was a must listen but kind of bored by the reboot.
I’m embarrassed to realize I never rated the pod when I was binging the entire back catalogue before. I was so bummed when it was over. Then so happy about the comeback, but it’s kind of boring. I split the difference between 5 stars and 1 star for my review. I’ll try a few more but so far the stories are not very compelling. This is nothing against Amber as I think she would be fine in another context, but the dialogue between her and Dr. Shaw is kind of flat. I enjoy the tension between the s... more
Apple Podcasts4wasbuzz
United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #208 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Chile/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Denmark/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Austria/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #217 |  Singapore/True Crime |
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The series explores the intricate narratives of true crime while delving into psychological motivations behind criminal behavior. Each episode offers in-depth discussions on various cases—from high-profile murders and disturbing frauds to societal implications of crime—showcasing the unique blend of expertise from a criminal psychologist and a journalist. The hosts engage with the complexities of human behavior, addressing not only the actions but also the underlying psychological and social contexts, making each episode both informative and thought-provoking. Listeners can expect a mix of captivating storytelling, detailed analysis, and interviews that unpack the often grim realities of crime and its impact on society.
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Bad People launched 5 years ago and published 139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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