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Murder
Children Of God
Kirsty Maxwell
Mental Health
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Domestic Abuse
Stuart Lubbock
Murder Investigation
Benidorm
Billie-Jo Jenkins
David Berg
Spain
Ricky Rodriguez
Violence Against Women
Sexual Abuse
Rowe Family Murders

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

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Latest Episodes

3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison.

Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and those affected by the crimes committed can ask for the case to be reviewe... more

In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the... more

18-year-old Marc William's from Uckfield was a rising YouTube star, who liked to document his love of climbing high buildings, free running and parkour. He was loved by his friends and family and his videos also bought like minded people into his lif... more

Julia James was a local PCSO, working with members of her community to help victims of crime, domestic violence and to make it safer. But on the 27th of April 2021, Julia took her dog for a walk in a local beauty spot, but she never came home. Julia'... more

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Recent Guests

Zoe Watts
Survivor of drug‑facilitated rape and founder of End Eye Check campaign
End Eye Check campaign
Episode: End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners
Lewis Ashdown
Suspect in the murder case of Marc Williams
Unknown (murder suspect; discussed in episode)
Episode: Murdered by his YouTube Fan: The Case of Marc Williams
Esther McVeigh
Member of Parliament, Conservative Party, Tatton
Parliament/House of Commons
Episode: EP6: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel's Law'
Alex Davies-Jones
Justice Minister
UK Government
Episode: EP6: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel's Law'
Jean Taylor
Founder of Families Fighting for Justice, charity advocate for victims' families
Families Fighting for Justice
Episode: EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice'
Alexander Rose
Co-founder of the Stop Campaign, designer of campaign merchandise
Stop Campaign
Episode: EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice'
Anne Ming
Mother of Julie Hogg, advocate in sentencing reform
Families Fighting for Justice
Episode: EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice'
Sarah Croft
Sister of Stephen Croft, homicide survivor
Families Fighting for Justice
Episode: EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice'
Mark Sutton
Brother of a homicide victim, campaign participant
Families Fighting for Justice
Episode: EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice'

Host

Naomi Channell
Host and creator; producer and narrator of series exploring real-life crime with empathy and rigor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Can’t wait for each episode

    I absolutely love all the shows Naomi has anything to do with! Real, Real lives, The Affair….

    Naomi keeps my attention, she has a really easy voice to listen to and no annoying jingles. Each and every episode is told so well.

    Best Podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sticky1982
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best podcast

    I can find it difficult to feel engaged with podcasts, but Naomi totally keeps my attention with her objective, interesting topics. I recommend her podcasts to everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kazzieMatth17
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Naomi is just brilliant

    I’ve been listening to Naomi Channell’s true crime podcast for about two years now, and she is honestly brilliant. Her storytelling is so engaging — she really pulls you into each case without it ever feeling overdone or sensationalised.

    What I love most is how well-researched everything is. You can tell she puts so much time and effort into getting the details right, and she explains things in a way that’s clear, respectful, and easy to follow. She strikes that perfect balance between informat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nic.o.l.e.y
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant true crime podcast!

    I only found this by mistake when Naomi was a guest on another podcast , she’s great no waffling on just gets right to the point with interesting details and facts. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andi 21
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Just listening to episode 16, Joseph Powell, and far from being disturbed by the actual content, that phone call with the patronising, imbecilic 911 dispatch operator had me squirming in my seat. It was excruciatingly cringeworthy. He should have been sacked immediately. Well done, mate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daisokie
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Fans credit thorough research and respectful, non-sensational presentation.
Listeners praise thoughtful, empathetic storytelling and careful handling of victims' stories.
Audiences highlight the host's clear, calming delivery and strong narrative arc.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#26
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#78
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#79
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#184
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#202
Philippines/True Crime

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End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners
Q: What inspired Zoe to launch the End Eye Check campaign?
Zoe describes how reporting her abuse and the subsequent public attention revealed the widespread nature of the problem, motivating her to create a survivor‑led platform and collaborate with others to push for awareness, support, and legal reform.
A Daughter's Fight: The Case of Alison Connolly
Q: What do you want people to take away from your story?
Tara hopes readers and listeners will choose kindness and understand that everyone carries unseen battles; she wants people to see that someone who comes from nothing can become something through resilience, advocacy, and support.
Grave Concerns: Episode 2 'We've Got the Wrong Body'
Q: What do people like you and Funeral Directors who are trying to serve their communities, what do they need the most?
We need law. We can't enforce a law that doesn't exist.
Grave Concerns: Episode 2 'We've Got the Wrong Body'
Q: Elise, how normal is it for bodies to be kept in central locations that are not at the funeral home?
It is something I've come across working in the industry, and I am aware that that does happen.
Grave Concerns: Episode 6 'Change is Coming'
Q: What do you think is needed regarding regulation in the funeral industry?
Kirstie believes that regulations are long overdue and emphasizes that anyone selling funeral services should be qualified and have a proper understanding of death and dying. It's not just about inspection but about the knowledge required to deal compassionately with bereaved families.

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The show presents audio documentaries centered on real-life crime stories, told with careful research, empathy, and a clear focus on victims, families, and systemic issues. Episodes blend timeline reconstruction, courtroom details, and firsthand perspectives from relatives and advocates, often highlighting legislative reform efforts and public campaigns tied to high-profile cases. Noteworthy elements include deep-dive storytelling, survivor voices, and ongoing discussions about justice, policy change, and accountability that extend beyond individual cases to broader societal impact.

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1. REAL LIVES
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3. British Murders with Stuart Blues
4. Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast
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REAL launched 4 years ago and published 248 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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1. Zoe Watts
2. Lewis Ashdown
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4. Alex Davies-Jones
5. Jean Taylor
6. Alexander Rose
7. Anne Ming
8. Sarah Croft

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