Intrigue
BBC Radio 4Next on Intrigue: To Catch a King. A new people-smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Who is he, and can his true identity be revealed? To Catch a Scorpion duo Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 115 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Latest Episodes
Can Sue and Rob find a smuggler from the past who everyone thought had disappeared?
Listen to the final episode, Return of the King, on Wednesday 1 July, first on BBC Sounds.
A late night phone call: have Sue and Rob finally unmasked the people-smuggling king pin?
A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small bo... more
Sue and Rob head to the Iraqi town that’s become a hotbed of smuggling and the starting point for many migrant journeys – Ranya.
There, they unravel what's happened to scores of missing boys taken hostage and tortured as they try to reach the UK.
A... more
A Turkish smuggler and his money man reveal more about alliances between criminal gangs.
A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boa... more
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- Interesting stories but extremely repetitive
Lots of filler and repeated ideas, probably to increase episode count. It drags on and on and I usually give up and read about it online
Apple Podcasts3Mediahog
United States4 months ago - Straight, intelligent quality broadcasting
Many times podcast from the BBC organizations a week full of padding almost Zef generated by GenAi, emotional childish this is not the case with a ransom man. The reporting and stare storytelling his first class, entertaining and engaging.
Apple Podcasts5Thanos in SohoUnited States4 months ago - Biased
I like the subjects of this investigative journalist. However, I've heard her before when she did a podcast on immigrants and as the same here she's very biased. How about the rights of the elder to make decisions in their own live? Why doesn't she ever question the fact that these adult children want money? Why is inheritance automatic? Her point of view does not look at the whole story I can honestly say I don't really enjoy this.
Apple Podcasts2jlr262United States4 months ago - Ransom man
Great show, had to listen to it all in one go! Unusual and very interesting story
Apple Podcasts5V1315U
United Kingdom4 months ago - Limited analysis
I found the story as a whole worth the telling. What a dreadful experience for the victims and a good example of tech entrepreneurs wanting to make a quick buck over and above the security and well-being of their clients. But the analysis was poor and the storytelling didn’t hold me as a listener. Ending the story on the interview with the perpetrator gave him too much of a platform while psychologically we were miles away from the victims who were surely the emotional heart of the story. It was... more
Apple Podcasts3MadelainesUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #232 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  Germany/True Crime |
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What is Intrigue about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show centers on high-stakes investigations into privacy breaches, cybercrime, and the human impact of data misuse. Episodes chronicle a massive Finnish therapy-data hack, the victims' experiences, the legal fallout, and the broader implications for digital trust, mental health, and accountability. The reporting blends intimate survivor voices with expert and law-enforcement perspectives, offering a dramatized, real-world look at how private information can be weaponized. A standout element is the global reach and moral complexity—extortion, systemic failures, and the quest for justice are explored through a rigorous, narrative-driven lens. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who appreciate meticulous investi... more
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1. Dan Canatella-Barcroft
2. Meri-Tuuli Aua
3. Antti Kuritu
4. Nicola Easton
5. Richard Cockett
6. Jim Garlow
7. Roberta Mazza
8. Steve Green
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