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Hometown: A Killing

BBC Radio 5 Live

Award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar moves back to his hometown of Huddersfield to cover the death of Mohammed Yassar Yaqub but realises that there is a much bigger story in town.

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Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer and Sound Engineer: Pete Sale

Head of Production: Stephanie Edwards Additional Production: Tom Hinckley Theme Music: Nainita Desai Executive Producer for Forest: Jeremy Lee

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After publishing a story about drugs and violence in his hometown, journalist Mobeen Azhar returns to Huddersfield to face his critics but threats on his life mean that he has to beat a temporary retreat. Meanwhile, another tragic killing leads Mobee... more

Mobeen tries to find answers to the hardest question of them all. Is the heroin trade in West Yorkshire the best kept secret or is his community simply turning a blind eye to what’s happening in its midst? With access to the inner workings of the dru... more

As the trial linked to Yassar Yaqub’s shooting comes to a close, new revelations emerge about who he really was and the verdict sends shockwaves through West Yorkshire. Meanwhile, Mobeen joins the dots between the violence on the streets of Huddersfi... more

As the trial linked to Yassar Yaqub’s shooting continues, a friend unexpectedly turns on him in court. Meanwhile Mobeen’s investigation continues as he discovers that local teenagers are being groomed into dealing and he’s forced to confront the trut... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Sad, but it's happening in every low socio-economic neighbourhood. Just a good mix of vulnerable and desperate people.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    kokella
    a year ago
  • Hometown a killing

    Fantastically written and produced podcast.

    Fascinating topic and very thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longman912
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brave, brilliant reporting

    Well done on your courage and persistence to report such a difficult topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lesley0210
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fab

    What a super bit of journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heath Roylance
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Loved this podcast from a very talented guy, well done 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willy•Wilson
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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