
In 1955 young army major Robbie Mills dies, disembarking a submarine docked at Torbay Harbour in Devon.
His superiors say he was drinking and slipped from the gangplank in inclement weather. His widow, Josephine, has no reason to disbelieve them. But within weeks a man knocks on her door. He introduces himself as Captain John Cottell, and he tells Josephine that Robbie’s death was no accident, and... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||

Josephine is bankrolling John’s increasingly expensive legal battles, but her own health is failing her. Her family move in to care for her…and confront John.
This is the first time anyone’s questioned him to his face, and the consequences are disas... more
Josephine has moved to the tiny, mountainous country of Andorra. There she waits for John, who’s embarked on a new career path.
But Josephine’s family are becoming increasingly anxious, their mother is alone in a foreign country, and she’s withdrawi... more
Who is John Cottell? Eugene and Andy find answers about John’s wartime experiences and military career.
We find his service record and finally get to the bottom of the death of Major Robbie Collins in 1955,
Meanwhile, Josephine comes to America.... more
John is a rising star in the US with his tales of espionage and survival, he even has a book deal on the horizon.
But it’s all about to come crashing down.
So why are journalists on both sides of the Atlantic out to get John? And what will he do ... more
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Far too many adverts too soon in the show that kills off the flow for what could be an interesting story
Yes, first review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This story has so many twists, can’t wait to hear the next episode! History and true crime in one series, really great listen!
I’m on episode two, and it’s been obvious from the start of ep 1 that Cottell is a conman and fantasist. It’s getting frustrating to listen to the made-up narratives of his war time exploits and be expected by the narrator to swallow them. I’m not sure if I’ve got the patience to keep listening to find out if there’s any more to it than that.
It trusts the listener, avoids melodrama, and lets strong reporting and careful pacing do the work. The result is tense, thoughtful and quietly absorbing.
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Exploring the intersecting lives of spies, victims, and the quest for truth, the content focuses on the mysterious death of British Army Major Robbie Mills and the revelations that follow his widow's dauntless search for answers. The narrative is enriched with themes of deception, espionage, and the emotional toll on families involved, inviting listeners to engage with compelling stories that unfold like a tense thriller. Each episode typically centers around the complex relationship between Mills' widow, Josephine, and John Cottell, a man who intrudes into her life with promises of revealing dark secrets about her husband that challenge her understanding of loyalty and love. This series is notable for its blending of investigative journali... more
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