
The Poppy Day Bomb is season 12 of Times Investigates - bringing you award-winning investigative and true crime podcasts from The Times and The Sunday Times
From war zones to suburban homes, pursuing brutal criminals and cult leaders, our podcasts go further than any other to uncover the truth
In season 1, war correspondent Anthony Loyd investigates the life - and fate - of his colleague John Cant... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In the final episode of the series Emily catches up with Andy to reflect on the continued injustice and asks if he can now finally move forward?
Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times.
Contact Emily: Emily.dugan@thesundaytimes... more
Following the conviction of Paul Quinn, Emily meets two senior Greater Manchester Police officers to ask how the force put the wrong man in prison, leaving the real rapist to live freely for over 20 years.
Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent a... more
Justice is done, but decades late - in this special update to the series, we go to Manchester Crown Court as a jury finds 52-year-old Paul Quinn guilty of the rape for which Andy was wrongly convicted.
Hosts: Will Roe and Emily Dugan, Sunday Times' ... more
Manveen and Anthony travel to a maximum security prison in Iraq to meet a man who could hold the answer to what happened to John Cantlie. But will this ISIS prisoner reveal all? Or will Cantlie’s death remain a mystery?
Hosts: Manveen Rana and Antho... more
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One stated objective of this podcast, and the running theme throughout, was to try to identify the bombers. However this was never going to happen for libel reasons. A quick Google search will reveal articles identifying who sanctioned and executed this atrocity, along with the perverse motive for it. Where this podcast comes into its own is in the final episode when the concept of social justice is discussed.
I've only listened to the first season, Last Man Standing, but it was an incredible story.
I was based very near what a beautiful town ,we returned home just before this happened
i was in shock when I saw this on the news, such a friendly place.
Absolutely wonderful podcast, it has been captivating me like few podcasts, books or movies have. And the quality and depth of the investigation are just exceptional.
It goes on and on and on and on and on and on ……
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Investigative, true-crime and current-affairs storytelling with a strong emphasis on accountability, trauma, and the human impact of violence. Guests range from veterans of journalism and policy figures to family members of victims, often exploring unresolved questions, the ethics of reporting, and the pursuit of truth across decades. Production tends to blend on-the-record interviews, archival material, and personal narratives to illuminate complex cases, from conflict zones to domestic tragedies, with a clear focus on rigor, context, and accountability. A notable strength is the willingness to chase difficult names and difficult questions, while maintaining a respectful, human-centered approach that can feel intimate and authoritative for... more
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2. Nero Sereva
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4. Daniel Rye
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6. Danny Morrison
7. David Bolton
8. Denzil McDaniel
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