
Exploring and explaining news stories from across England and Wales.
Series 6: Dark Island An island of dreams for some, a place to hide for others. Investigative journalist India Pollock uncovers the disturbing secrets beneath the tranquil image of Caldey Island.
Previously on In Detail...
Series 1. The Pub Bombings Exploring the impact of two Birmingham pub bombs in a 50 year evolving story.
Ser... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 2 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsHistorySociety & Culture | |||

For years, visitors to Caldey Island trusted a well-connected figure at the heart of island life.
But questions about his true identity uncover a shocking secret.
Natalie who visits the island regularly with her children goes on a hunt for answers.... more
Concerns grow about the behaviour of one man amongst the secluded community.
Boundaries become blurred and troubling questions arise about trust, power and life on the island.
Credits:
Created, written and presented by: India Pollock Producers: J... more
Dawn and Pete Towns are a new couple, attracted to Caldey Island for its nature and breathtaking scenic location off the Pembrokeshire coast. The fresh start sees them become the new managers of St Philomena’s guesthouse.
But soon their dream is sha... more
Karen plots Viraj’s escape from Sri Lanka and finds a new home for them both in Germany.
A new posting in Yorkshire proves troubling for Father John.
Viraj’s friend Charlie Baker finds some peace after his experience in Sri Lanka.
Presenter: Fathe... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





Absolutely brilliant story. Gripping with great sound design 👍
I found this season and story to be exciting, well-researched, and well-done. It was so fascinating that I binge-listened to it over only a couple of days.
As an aside, I can't help but wonder if the negative reviews that have been left for this podcast were from ex or current Jesus Army members or someone affiliated with them.
It's definitely worth a listen.
Extraordinary events retold with compassion. Excellent journalism. A really compelling account.
Really enjoyed and learned alot.
Could not stop listening. A compelling account of a very complicated story told in a really digestible way. Excellent journalism from the BBC. Well done Ed Barlow.
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #61 | |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | |
Apple Podcasts | #71 | |
Apple Podcasts | #78 | |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Exploring a variety of pressing social issues, the content uniquely combines personal narratives with broader historical contexts. Notably, it presents powerful accounts of individuals facing significant challenges, such as asylum seekers navigating the complexities of immigration policies and those overcoming adversities within religious communities. The storytelling emphasizes themes of morality, human rights, and societal responses to injustice, offering listeners both educational insights and emotional engagement. Special attention is given to the experiences of marginalized groups, making this a particularly relevant recommendation for those interested in social justice and historical storytelling.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for In Detail.... We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to In Detail... and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for In Detail..., including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for In Detail..., including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers In Detail... has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with In Detail...:
1. Disclosure Investigates
2. Crime Next Door
3. Top Comment
4. Spiral | Tortoise Investigates
5. The Covid Inquiry Podcast
In Detail... launched 2 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for In Detail... from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of In Detail.... Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on In Detail... include:
1. Ilsa Wolf
2. Tom Bedford
3. Dawn Towns
4. Pete Towns
5. Natalie Roberts
6. Karen Mendis
7. Viraj Mendis
8. Father John Methuen
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.