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Glasgow Crime Stories

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Glasgow Crime Stories is a weekly podcast that brings together the city’s biggest cold cases and most shocking crimes in packed 20-minute episodes. Narrated by Taggart star Alex Norton, and featuring detailed reports with fresh interviews, the podcast is the perfect listen for any true crime lover or Glaswegian.

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Scripts written by Norman Silvester... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes52Founded4 years ago
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True Crime

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In this episode… Was a master hitman behind the murder of one of Glasgow’s most feared and ruthless underworld figures? Mystery still surrounds the death of gangster Frank McPhie.

------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman S... more

In this episode of Glasgow Crime Stories: How one former gangster went from public enemy number one to an accomplished author and sculptor.

The story of Glasgow's Jimmy Boyle - convicted killer turned successful sculptor and author - is one of the ... more

He is one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, who also claimed to be Jack the Ripper. Thomas Cream - also known as the Lambeth Poisoner - was a doctor who killed his victims, including patients, with deadly strychnine.

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In this episode, we reveal how the IRA bomber who almost wiped out Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative cabinet in 1984 was caught by officers in Glasgow. 

------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by E... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Wish there was more.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    2 years ago
  • Great Content, Great Narrator, Embarrassing Trailer

    Bite-sized stories of Glasgow crime, atmospheric without being overdone, and in perfectly sized chunks for a listen to fill a short period of down time.

    But why does the trailer have someone who’s clearly Scottish faking an American accent? If you think potential American listeners are attracted by that, they’re not going to enjoy listening Alex Norton, are they? And if you must have it spoken by an American, there are plenty of real Americans around who’d make a good job of it. An amateurish ti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArgyEll
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Avid sleuth,

    Always a great listen. Alex Norton is a great narrator for such a Glasgow based series!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A bhoy abroad
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcast but…

    Great podcast narrated by Alex Norton from Taggart which makes it even better. however, the Scottish lassie at the end of each episode putting on an American accent is very odd and unnecessary. No idea who came up with that idea, it’s about Glasgow not the USA. We don’t need to “Americanise” Glasgow crime to make it seem grittier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    darkpollypurple
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    If you love true crime and want a quick weekly podcast, this is for you. Alex Norton is a fantastic story teller. Give this a go - you won’t regret it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paisley chick
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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