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The Poppy Day Bomb | Times Investigates

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CJ Davis
David Cameron
Gang Violence
Greensill Capital
Sanjeev Gupta
Lex Greensill
East London
Keisha Mcleod
Corey Junior Davis
Hans Globke
Holocaust
British Steel Industry
Drug Culture
Metropolitan Police
NHS
London
Nazi Regime
Supply Chain Finance
Gang Culture
Post-War Germany

A bombing kills 11 people attending the Remembrance Sunday commemorations in the small town of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

A twelfth victim will die years later in coma.

No one has ever been charged.

A lifetime later, The Times’s reporter Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown, asking who carried out these bloody murders, how the authorities failed to fully investigate, and why a silence continu... more

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Mario asks why the IRA targeted Enniskillen and discovers police may have known about suspected IRA figures seen nearby, on the night before the killing happened.  

He also goes searching for the man accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind the bomb... more

Mario asks if enough was done to stop the bombing, and finds evidence of police failures to properly investigate.

And the alleged mastermind is dramatically named. 

Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. 

Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thet... more

On Remembrance Sunday in 1987, an IRA bomb went off in Mario Ledwith’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, killing 11 people.

A lifetime later, Mario returns to investigate the silence surrounding that terror attack.

Warning: This episode ... more

On Remembrance Sunday in November, 1987 an IRA bomb exploded in the Northern Irish town of Enniskillen, killing 11 people.

No one has ever been charged.

The Times’s Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown, asking who carried out these bloody murders,... more

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Former staff member of the Sunday Times and now a freelance writer and author.
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Hosts

David Aaronovitch
Host of Stories of Our Times, known for his thorough storytelling and investigative insight.
Oliver Moody
Berlin correspondent for The Times, focusing on complex international narratives.
John Simpson
Crime Correspondent for The Times with extensive experience in investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 564 ratings
  • Gripping mystery combined with absolut journalism mastery

    I remember the horrible news at the time and my heart goes out to the survivors and families and friends of the journalists who lost their lives.

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    5
    Marukera
    Ireland3 months ago
  • A powerful story, so well told

    This is a beautifully handled incredible story of John Cantle the last UK hostage held by IS. And yet it is riveting - what a story! It is told in a sensitive way, with interviews and Anthony Lloyd’s own reflections about his ordeal in Syrian captivity add so much. Thank you Manveen and Anthony for such thoughtful handling of such an emotional subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny.4
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Stretched painfully thin: unlistenable

    For the love of God, give us less of Manveen explaining what the podcast will cover and ask in painful detail and just get on with it!

    This is minimal content stretched painfully thin over multiple episodes and padded out with the narrator’s endless moronic explanations and with waffling interviews that need editing. By the time you have the adverts too, there is barely anything here. This story may have filled one article or a single episode radio programme, but there is not enough here for ... more

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    1
    Radionoush
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Tragic yet enthralling.

    I had to binge this, got addicted to listening to Anthony Loyd. He retells his first hand experiences in such a compelling way. Perhaps the only way such an seasoned war reporter can after having lived it. And Manveen Rana brings it all together with her narrative.

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    ClaireR888
    Australiaa year ago
  • A must listen

    I have never written a review for a podcast (and have listened to many exceptional ones!) but this one deserves the time to appreciate. The story was captivatingly and respectfully told while bringing forth very thought provoking questions. This a a story that will stay with me. Though it is very heavy material, I believe it is an important story for all of us to hear.

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    MP/AA
    United States2 years ago

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Some criticisms mention pacing issues and a desire for less narrative padding in certain episodes.

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Q: Is talking about suicide helpful?
Absolutely, talking about suicide can open up essential conversations that might save lives.
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Q: Do we still have a stigma around suicide?
Yes, there is still a stigma around suicide, and it is important to talk about it positively to encourage those struggling to seek help.
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Q: How did you first get into suicide research?
Rory O'Connor shares how he began his journey into suicide research through an unexpected call that led him to explore the field after initially studying depression.
Atonement? | The Feud Ep. 5
Q: What do you know about a website called Atonement?
Martyn Percy claimed he was uncertain about the website but acknowledged that he has contributed to some articles.
Atonement? | The Feud Ep. 5
Q: How have you coped, Alana, then, with this?
Alana stated she has coped by knowing that her actions were truthful and supported by friends.

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This series focuses on award-winning investigative journalism, tackling complex and often harrowing subjects ranging from true crime cases to historical political scandals. Each season is led by experienced correspondents who provide in-depth analysis and personal insights into events, such as the kidnapping of war reporter John Cantlie by ISIS and the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Corey Junior Davis in London, which sheds light on systemic issues of gang violence. Unique in its approach, the series often unveils lesser-known narratives involving corrupt financial practices and government interactions, such as the controversial dealings of a banker with a former British prime minister. The storytelling is not only compelling but also dives... more

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