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Dead Famous

Mark Randell
Mental Health
Depression
Addiction
Hollywood
Amy Winehouse
Matthew Perry
Pete Burns
Dale Winton
Dead Or Alive
Friends
Recovery
Fame
Gene Hackman
You Spin Me Round (like a Record)
Kurt Cobain
Supermarket Sweep
Celebrity Big Brother
Brittany Murphy
Nirvana
Betsy Arakawa

Dead Famous is the critically acclaimed, Top 10 podcast that unravels the glitter, scandal and tragedy behind the lives — and deaths — of some of the world’s most famous people.

Every week, host Mark Randell goes beyond the public image to tell the whole story: the rise to fame, the private life behind the headlines, the final days and hours, the death itself, its aftermath and the legacy left beh... more

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Judy Garland became one of the most recognisable stars in Hollywood history. As Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, she created an image of innocence and optimism that would endure for generations. But behind the rainbow was a life shaped by extraordin... more

David Bowie was never just one person.

Across a career spanning more than five decades, he transformed himself again and again, from the flame-haired alien Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, from global superstar to actor, artist and one of the ... more

On 14 September 2009, Patrick Swayze died at the age of just 57.

Seventeen years later, on the anniversary of his death, Dead Famous looks back at the extraordinary life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring leading men.

From a childhood shaped by da... more

In Part One of this special two-part edition of Dead Famous, we go back to the beginning: a quiet royal childhood transformed by an unexpected abdication, the war years that shaped her extraordinary sense of duty, her marriage to Prince Philip, and t... more

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Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • My new favourite podcast

    Huge fan of Seeing Red - “a true crime podcast” (IYKYK), so when Mark started this I was all over it. So well researched, interesting subject, calmly & clearly presented. So good!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fiona-90
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Really well researched and well told. Good mixture of different types of celebs covered .

    Podcast Addict
    5
    levans2380
    2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Really well researched podcast, I find it so interesting. Love the way Mark handles such sensitive subjects, highly recommend! 5 star podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curlykirsten
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • .

    Love this programme , a totally different look at the background leading to the death of people in the public eye . Candid and honest , Mark is excellent at navigating and telling the stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jo3509
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fantastic

    An excellent show - one of my favourites well told and researched & always so sensitive! Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ponkab1
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Fans highlight Mark Randell's clear, empathetic narration and strong investigative approach.
Audiences appreciate the focus on the person behind the fame and the broader cultural impact of each story.
Listeners praise thorough, well-researched storytelling and respectful handling of sensitive topics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#113
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#102
Poland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#241
Finland/True Crime

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What is Dead Famous about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deeply researched, narrative-driven show that unpacks the rise, private life, final days, death, and legacy of famous figures across sport, entertainment, royalty, and culture. Episodes blend archival context, biographical turning points, and the aftermath, often contemplating fame's impact on personal lives and public memory. The host's empathetic, evidence-based storytelling aims to balance respect with rigorous analysis, producing a compelling mix of biography, true-crime investigation, and cultural commentary. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on humanizing public figures while examining the systemic pressures of fame, media dynamics, and the lasting implications for culture and fans. The format tends to center individual life storie... more

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1. Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast
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Dead Famous launched 9 months ago and published 42 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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